Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Shrub
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Roadsides
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
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, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
Piper nigrum
Common Name
cotoneaster
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
cotoneaster
काली मिर्च
In German
Zwergmispel
Pfeffer
In French
cotonéaster
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Cotoneaster
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
irga
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Cornus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Black pepper
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotoneaster and Black pepper Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Black pepper are as follows:
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Cotoneaster and Black pepper
Care of Cotoneaster and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Cotoneaster 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.