Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Fruit
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
common pear
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden
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
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Seckel Pear
In German
Pfeffer
Kultur-Birne
In French
Piper nigrum
Poirier commun
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Seckel Pear
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black pepper and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Black pepper and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Black pepper and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Black pepper and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Seckel Pear
Care of Black pepper and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.