Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
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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
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Pfeffer
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Piper nigrum
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Piperales
Brassicales
Family
Piperaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Black pepper and Mashua
Season and care of Black pepper and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Mashua Physical Information
Black pepper and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Mashua are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black pepper and Mashua
Care of Black pepper and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.