Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
-
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
Tan, Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
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
Less fertilizing
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Celery
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
अजवायन
काली मिर्च
In German
Sellerie
Pfeffer
In French
Céleri
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Apio
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Σέλινο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Aipo
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Seler
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
apium
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Celery and Black pepper
Season and care of Celery and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Black pepper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery and Black pepper Physical Information
Celery and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Celery and Black pepper are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Celery and Black pepper
Care of Celery and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots 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 Celery 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.