Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tree
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
सागौन
In French
Piper nigrum
Teak
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Teak
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Teak
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Teak
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Teak
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Teak
Season and care of Black pepper and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Teak Physical Information
Black pepper and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Teak are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black pepper and Teak
Care of Black pepper and Teak 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 Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.