Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, 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
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
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
AMORPHA canescens
Piper nigrum
Common Name
False Indigo
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
इंडिगो
काली मिर्च
In German
falsches Indigo
Pfeffer
In French
faux Indigo
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
false Indigo
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
falsum indicum
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Indigo and Black pepper
Season and care of False Indigo and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Black pepper Physical Information
False Indigo and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of False Indigo and Black pepper are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of False Indigo and Black pepper
Care of False Indigo and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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.