Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tree
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Red
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, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Red Elderberry
In German
Pfeffer
Rote Holunder
In French
Piper nigrum
Red sureau
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Red Elderberry
In Latin
nigrum piperis
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Dipsacales
Family
Piperaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Black pepper and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Black pepper and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Black pepper and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Red Elderberry
Care of Black pepper and Red Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.