Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
-
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
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
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Aphids, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
-
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Snapdragon
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
snapdragon
In German
Pfeffer
Löwenmaul
In French
Piper nigrum
muflier
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
boca de dragón
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
snapdragon
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
snapdragon
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
lwia paszcza
In Latin
nigrum piperis
snapdragon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Piperaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Snapdragon
Season and care of Black pepper and Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Snapdragon Physical Information
Black pepper and Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Snapdragon are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Snapdragon
Care of Black pepper and Snapdragon 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 Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.