Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Shrub
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
southernwood
In German
Pfeffer
Eberraute
In French
Piper nigrum
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Abrótano
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Asterales
Family
Piperaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Southernwood
Season and care of Black pepper and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Black pepper and Southernwood Physical Information
Black pepper and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black pepper and Southernwood are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black pepper and Southernwood
Care of Black pepper and Southernwood 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 Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.