Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
China
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
None
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
काली मिर्च
In German
Hedge Bambus
Pfeffer
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Poivrier noir
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Piperales
Family
Poaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Black pepper
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedge Bamboo and Black pepper Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Black pepper are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Black pepper
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune 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 Hedge Bamboo 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.