Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged 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
No fertilizers needed
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
पानी लिली
काली मिर्च
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Pfeffer
In French
géant nénuphar
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Poivrier noir
In Greek
νούφαρο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
waterlily
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Piperales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Black pepper
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Waterlily and Black pepper Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Black pepper are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Black pepper
Care of Giant Waterlily and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged 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 Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
