Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
काली मिर्च
In German
Cotyledon
Pfeffer
In French
Cotyledon
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Poivrier noir
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Liścień
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Cotyledon
nigrum piperis
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Black pepper
Season and care of Cotyledon and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Black pepper Physical Information
Cotyledon and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Black pepper are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Cotyledon and Black pepper
Care of Cotyledon and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.