Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Aquatics, Shrub
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Western Africa
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
lucky bamboo is a type of bamboo tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Algae growing in water and on container, Brown stalks, Leaves with brown tip, Stalks yellow from bottom up, White sticky substance on stalks, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Found
Flowers
Not Available
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
DRACAENA sanderiana
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Lucky Bamboo
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Lucky Bamboo
In German
Pfeffer
Lucky Bamboo
In French
Piper nigrum
Lucky Bamboo
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
bambú de la suerte
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
τυχερός μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
bambu da sorte
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
lucky bamboo
In Latin
nigrum piperis
felix bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Piperales
Asparagales
Family
Piperaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Lucky Bamboo
Season and care of Black pepper and Lucky Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Lucky Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lucky Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Lucky Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lucky Bamboo is Neutral.
Black pepper and Lucky Bamboo Physical Information
Black pepper and Lucky Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lucky Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Lucky Bamboo are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Lucky Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Lucky Bamboo leaf color: White and Green
Care of Black pepper and Lucky Bamboo
Care of Black pepper and Lucky Bamboo 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 Lucky Bamboo pruning is done 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 Lucky Bamboo needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.