Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southwestern United States
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
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
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Sand
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, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
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Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
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Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
silver dollar
In German
Pfeffer
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Piper nigrum
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
planta de la plata
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
silver dollar
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
nigrum piperis
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Brassicales
Family
Piperaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black pepper and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Black pepper and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Black pepper and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Black pepper and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Silver Dollar
Care of Black pepper and Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.