Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Texas Madrone
In German
Pfeffer
Texas Madrone
In French
Piper nigrum
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Texas Madrone
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Black pepper and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Black pepper and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Black pepper and Texas Madrone
Care of Black pepper and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.