Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Water Celery
In German
Pfeffer
Wasser Sellerie
In French
Piper nigrum
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
El apio agua
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Aipo água
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Seler Woda
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Aqua Apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Water Celery
Season and care of Black pepper and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Water Celery Physical Information
Black pepper and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Water Celery are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Water Celery
Care of Black pepper and Water Celery 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 Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.