Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Shrub
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
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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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Borders
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
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Red Cardinal
In German
Pfeffer
Red Cardinal
In French
Piper nigrum
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Cárdenas
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Red Cardinal
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black pepper and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Black pepper and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Black pepper and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Black pepper and Red Cardinal
Care of Black pepper and Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.