Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-13
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Red
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, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
शकरकंद
In German
Pfeffer
Palmlilie
In French
Piper nigrum
Yucca
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Yucca
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Yucca
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
iúca
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
yucca
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Yucca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Yuca
Season and care of Black pepper and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Yuca Physical Information
Black pepper and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Yuca are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Yuca
Care of Black pepper and Yuca 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 Yuca pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.