Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Sedge or Rush
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
New Zealand
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Keep ground moist
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
CAREX buchananii
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Leatherleaf Sedge
In German
Pfeffer
Leatherleaf Sedge
In French
Piper nigrum
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Leatherleaf Sedge
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Leatherleaf Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Leatherleaf Sedge
Season and care of Black pepper and Leatherleaf Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Leatherleaf Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Leatherleaf Sedge Physical Information
Black pepper and Leatherleaf Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Leatherleaf Sedge are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
- Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Care of Black pepper and Leatherleaf Sedge
Care of Black pepper and Leatherleaf Sedge 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 Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.