Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
New Zealand
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
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Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Blue
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
काली मिर्च
In German
Cabbage tree
Pfeffer
In French
arbre de chou
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
árbol de la col
Poivrier noir
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
brassica ligno
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Piperales
Family
Asparagaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
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Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Black pepper
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage Tree and Black pepper Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Black pepper are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Black pepper
Care of Cabbage Tree and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.