Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Asplenium platyneuron platyneuron, Asplenium platyneuron incisum, Asplenium platyneuron bacculum-rubrum
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
None
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores, Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Dried seeds
Other Uses
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM platyneuron
Piper nigrum
Common Name
ebony spleenwort, brownstem spleenwort
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Ebony Spleenwort
काली मिर्च
In German
Ebony Streifenfarn
Pfeffer
In French
Ebony doradille
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Ebony Spleenwort
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Ebony Spleenwort
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Ebony Spleenwort
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Ebony Spleenwort
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Clear Spleenwort
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Piperales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Eupolypods II
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ebony Spleenwort and Black pepper
Season and care of Ebony Spleenwort and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Ebony Spleenwort and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ebony Spleenwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ebony Spleenwort is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ebony Spleenwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ebony Spleenwort and Black pepper Physical Information
Ebony Spleenwort and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Ebony Spleenwort height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ebony Spleenwort and Black pepper are as follows:
Ebony Spleenwort flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Ebony Spleenwort leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Ebony Spleenwort and Black pepper
Care of Ebony Spleenwort and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ebony Spleenwort 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 Ebony Spleenwort 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.