Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, open Woodlands, Rocky areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
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, No fertilizers needed
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
None
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Used to establish native woodland, Wild areas
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
chills, Lung Problems
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Making Perfumes
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
Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Hayscented Fern
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Hayscented Fern
काली मिर्च
In German
Hayscented Fern
Pfeffer
In French
Hayscented Fern
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Hayscented helecho
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Hayscented Fern
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Hayscented Fern
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Hayscented Fern
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Fern Hayscented
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Piperales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hayscented Fern and Black pepper
Season and care of Hayscented Fern and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Hayscented Fern and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hayscented Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hayscented Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hayscented Fern is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hayscented Fern and Black pepper Physical Information
Hayscented Fern and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Hayscented Fern height is 38.10 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hayscented Fern and Black pepper are as follows:
Hayscented Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Hayscented Fern leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Hayscented Fern and Black pepper
Care of Hayscented Fern and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hayscented Fern pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Hayscented Fern 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.