Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
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
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
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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Spider Mites
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRACAENA fragrans
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Corn Plant, Dracaena
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Dracaena
काली मिर्च
In German
Dracaena
Pfeffer
In French
Dracaena
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Árbol de serpiente
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Δράκαινα
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Dracaena
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Dracena
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Dracaena
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dracaena and Black pepper
Season and care of Dracaena and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dracaena and Black pepper Physical Information
Dracaena and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dracaena and Black pepper are as follows:
Dracaena flower color: White
Dracaena leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Dracaena and Black pepper
Care of Dracaena and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena 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 Dracaena 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.