Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, 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
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Acne, Blackheads
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
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
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
काली मिर्च
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Pfeffer
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Black pepper
Season and care of Guzmania and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Black pepper Physical Information
Guzmania and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Black pepper are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Black pepper
Care of Guzmania and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania 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 Guzmania 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.