Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tree
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
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Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Slippery Elm
In German
Pfeffer
Rotulme
In French
Piper nigrum
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Slippery Elm
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Urticales
Family
Piperaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black pepper and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Black pepper and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Black pepper and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Slippery Elm
Care of Black pepper and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.