Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tree
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Magnolia champaca
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
champak
In German
Pfeffer
champaka
In French
Piper nigrum
magnolia champaca
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
champaca magnolia
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
μανόλιας Champaca
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
magnólia champaca
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Magnolia champaca
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Magnolia champaca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Magnoliales
Family
Piperaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Michelia Champaca
Season and care of Black pepper and Michelia Champaca is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Michelia Champaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Michelia Champaca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic.
Black pepper and Michelia Champaca Physical Information
Black pepper and Michelia Champaca physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Michelia Champaca are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
- Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Michelia Champaca
Care of Black pepper and Michelia Champaca 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 Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.