Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Fruit
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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 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
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
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
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
White Currant
In German
Pfeffer
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Piper nigrum
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
grosella blanca
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
white currant
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
groselha-branca
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
biała porzeczka
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, 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 White Currant
Season and care of Black pepper and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and White Currant Physical Information
Black pepper and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and White Currant are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and White Currant
Care of Black pepper and White Currant 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 White Currant pruning is done 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.