Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
America
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
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
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Pfeffer
Zucchini
In French
Piper nigrum
Courgette
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
calabacín
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
abobrinha
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Kabaczek
In Latin
nigrum piperis
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Zucchini
Season and care of Black pepper and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Zucchini Physical Information
Black pepper and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Zucchini are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and Zucchini
Care of Black pepper and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.