Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Shrub
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Japan
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
-
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Black, Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Needs less watering
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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
sasanqua
In German
Pfeffer
sasanqua
In French
Piper nigrum
sasanqua
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
sasanqua
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Sasankya
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Sasankya
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Sasanqua
Season and care of Black pepper and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Sasanqua Physical Information
Black pepper and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Sasanqua are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Sasanqua
Care of Black pepper and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.