Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12*5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, 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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ZEA mays 'Indian Summer'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Ornamental Corn
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Hydrangea
In German
Pfeffer
Hortensie
In French
Piper nigrum
Hortensia
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Hortensia
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Hortensja
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Hibiscus
Family
Piperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Black pepper and Ornamental Corn
Season and care of Black pepper and Ornamental Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Ornamental Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Corn is Neutral.
Black pepper and Ornamental Corn Physical Information
Black pepper and Ornamental Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ornamental Corn height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Ornamental Corn are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Ornamental Corn flower color: White and Yellow green
- Ornamental Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Ornamental Corn
Care of Black pepper and Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn 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 Ornamental Corn needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.