Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Pfeffer
Narzissen
In French
Piper nigrum
Narcissus
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Narcissus
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Not Available
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Narcissus
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Narcyz
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Jonquil
Season and care of Black pepper and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Jonquil Physical Information
Black pepper and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Jonquil are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Jonquil
Care of Black pepper and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and No pruning needed. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.