Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12*1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Yellow 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Tomatillos
In German
Pfeffer
Tomatillos
In French
Piper nigrum
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Tomatillos
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Tomatillos
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Tomatillos
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Solanales
Family
Piperaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Tomatillo
Season and care of Black pepper and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Black pepper and Tomatillo Physical Information
Black pepper and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Tomatillo are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Tomatillo
Care of Black pepper and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
