Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Sinningia
In German
Pfeffer
Sinningia
In French
Piper nigrum
Sinningia
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Sinningia
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Sinningia
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Sinningia
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Sinningia
Season and care of Black pepper and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Sinningia Physical Information
Black pepper and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Sinningia are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black pepper and Sinningia
Care of Black pepper and Sinningia 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 Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.