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About Giant Reed and Black pepper

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines

Origin

Southern Europe
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia

Types

Arundo, Carrizo
Red pepper, Orange pepper

Number of Varieties

57
0 40000
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Habitat

Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-108-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1
12 - 1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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

18.00 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

150.00 cm60.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Circular cordate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
-

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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, Fertilize in early spring
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves

Pests and Diseases

-
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy
-

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Oral Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Acne, Blackheads

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Sap
Dried seeds

Other Uses

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARUNDO donax
Piper nigrum

Common Name

Giant Reed
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper

In Hindi

नरकट
काली मिर्च

In German

Pfahlrohr
Pfeffer

In French

Arundo donax
Piper nigrum

In Spanish

Arundo donax
Poivrier noir

In Greek

Arundo donax
μαύρο πιπέρι

In Portuguese

Cana-do-reino
Pimenta-preta

In Polish

Lasecznica trzcinowata
Pieprz czarny

In Latin

Arundo donax
nigrum piperis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales
Piperales

Family

Poaceae
Piperaceae

Genus

Arundo
Piper

Clade

Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

31100
1 27800
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Properties of Giant Reed and Black pepper

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Reed and Black pepper? We provide you with everything About Giant Reed and Black pepper. Giant Reed has thorns and Black pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Reed does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Reed has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face and wheezing and Black pepper has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face and wheezing. 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 Giant Reed and Black pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Giant Reed and Black pepper

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

Giant Reed and Black pepper Physical Information

Giant Reed and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Reed and Black pepper are as follows:

  • Giant Reed flower color:

  • Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green

  • Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow

  • Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Giant Reed and Black pepper

Care of Giant Reed and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed 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.