Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tree
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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 upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
पेकॉन
In German
Pfeffer
Pekannuss
In French
Piper nigrum
Pacanier
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Pecan
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Juglandales
Family
Piperaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Black pepper and Pecan
Season and care of Black pepper and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Pecan Physical Information
Black pepper and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Pecan are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Pecan
Care of Black pepper and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.