Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Sedge or Rush
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
North America
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Grass
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
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
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Long linear and narrow
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Rhizome division, 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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Pfeffer
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Piper nigrum
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Piper
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Black pepper and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Black pepper and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Black pepper and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Black pepper and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.