Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Average
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
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Pfeffer
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Piper nigrum
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Piperaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Malabar nut
Season and care of Black pepper and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Malabar nut Physical Information
Black pepper and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Malabar nut are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Malabar nut
Care of Black pepper and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.