Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Needs more water during establishment
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Ants
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Hanging Basket
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
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Sawblade
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Sawblade
In German
Pfeffer
Sawblade
In French
Piper nigrum
Sawblade
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Dyckia piña
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Sawblade
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Sawblade
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Sawblade
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Sawblade
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Piperales
Bromeliales
Family
Piperaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Black pepper and Sawblade
Season and care of Black pepper and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Sawblade Physical Information
Black pepper and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Sawblade are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Sawblade
Care of Black pepper and Sawblade 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 Sawblade 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 Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.