Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
India, Nepal
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Tan
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
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 over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
-
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Root bark
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
पीले अदरक
In German
Pfeffer
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Piper nigrum
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
żółty Ginger
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Piperales
Zingiberales
Family
Piperaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Black pepper and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Black pepper and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Black pepper and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Black pepper and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Yellow Ginger
Care of Black pepper and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.