Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Waterer Scotch Pine
Number of Varieties
71
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40000
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-153-7
0
99
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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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm910.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
60.00 cm760.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Greyish Brown
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
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Needle like
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
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, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Prune once the plant is tall enough, 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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
-
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Pfeffer
Waldkiefer
In French
Piper nigrum
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Scott abiit
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Piperales
Pinales
Family
Piperaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Piper
Pinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Tribe
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Pineae
Subfamily
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Pinoideae
Number of Species
1100111
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27800
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