Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tree
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
-
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
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut leaves after fall, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
तामरिस्क
In German
Pfeffer
Tamariske
In French
Piper nigrum
tamarinier
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
tamarisco
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
tamarisco
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
tamaryszek
In Latin
nigrum piperis
nemore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Piperaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Tamarisk
Season and care of Black pepper and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarisk season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Tamarisk Physical Information
Black pepper and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Tamarisk are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Tamarisk
Care of Black pepper and Tamarisk 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 Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.