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About Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper


About Black pepper and Flame-of-the-forest


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines   

Origin
Southern Asia, India   
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia   

Types
Not Available   
Red pepper, Orange pepper   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
7   
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate   
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13   
8-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-9   
12 - 1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
910.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Orange, Black   
Lemon yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown   
Red, Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Light Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Light Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Circular cordate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, 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
Rats   
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Not Available   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds   
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels   

Allergy
Anaemia, Kidney Disease   
Oral Allergy   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Acne, Blackheads   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic   
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Gum, Leaves   
Dried seeds   

Other Uses
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour   
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical   
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BUTEA monosperma   
Piper nigrum   

Common Name
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree   
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper   

In Hindi
पलाश   
काली मिर्च   

In German
Flamme -of -the- Wald   
Pfeffer   

In French
Flame -of-the -forest   
Piper nigrum   

In Spanish
Llama - de - la - bosque   
Poivrier noir   

In Greek
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος   
μαύρο πιπέρι   

In Portuguese
Chama -of-the -forest   
Pimenta-preta   

In Polish
Płomień -of -the- las   
Pieprz czarny   

In Latin
Flamma -of - Silva   
nigrum piperis   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Fabales   
Piperales   

Family
Fabaceae   
Piperaceae   

Genus
Butea   
Piper   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Phaseoleae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Faboideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper

Wondering what are the properties of Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper? We provide you with everything About Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper. Flame-of-the-forest doesn't have thorns and Black pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Flame-of-the-forest does not have fragrant flowers. Flame-of-the-forest has allergic reactions like Anaemia and Kidney Disease and Black pepper has allergic reactions like Anaemia and Kidney Disease. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper

Season and care of Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper Physical Information

Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper are as follows:

Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper

Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flame-of-the-forest 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 Flame-of-the-forest 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.

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