Black pepper

Persian Violet

About Black pepper and Persian Violet

Black pepper

Persian Violet

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines

Tender Perennial

Origin

India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia

Eastern Africa

Types

Red pepper, Orange pepper

Number of Varieties

715

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Habitat

Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1511-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lemon yellow

Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Circular cordate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, 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

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

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

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Oral Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Blackheads

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health

Part of Plant Used

Dried seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Piper nigrum

EXACUM affine

Common Name

Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper

German Violet, Persian Violet

In Hindi

काली मिर्च

persian violet

In German

Pfeffer

persian violet

In French

Piper nigrum

persian violet

In Spanish

Poivrier noir

Violeta persa

In Greek

μαύρο πιπέρι

Περσικό Violet

In Portuguese

Pimenta-preta

Violeta persa

In Polish

Pieprz czarny

Persian Violet

In Latin

nigrum piperis

hyacinthum Persarum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Piperales

Gentianales

Family

Piperaceae

Gentianaceae

Genus

Piper

Exacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

110025

1 27800

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Properties of Black pepper and Persian Violet

Wondering what are the properties of Black pepper and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Black pepper and Persian Violet. Black pepper doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Black pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Black pepper has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black pepper and Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black pepper and Persian Violet

Season and care of Black pepper and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.

Black pepper and Persian Violet Physical Information

Black pepper and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Persian Violet are as follows:

Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Black pepper and Persian Violet

Care of Black pepper and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.