Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Fruit
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
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Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
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Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Jostaberry
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Jostaberry
In German
Pfeffer
Jostaberry
In French
Piper nigrum
casseille
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Jostaberry
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Jostaberry
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Jostaberry
In Latin
nigrum piperis
OLIVE
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Piperales
Saxifragales
Family
Piperaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Jostaberry
Season and care of Black pepper and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Jostaberry Physical Information
Black pepper and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Jostaberry are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Jostaberry
Care of Black pepper and Jostaberry 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 Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.