Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Brown
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
slash pine
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Pfeffer
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Piper nigrum
slash pine
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
pino slash
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
pinho barra
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
nigrum piperis
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Black pepper and Slash Pine
Season and care of Black pepper and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Slash Pine Physical Information
Black pepper and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Slash Pine are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Slash Pine
Care of Black pepper and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.