Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southern Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
काली मिर्च
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Pfeffer
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Piperales
Family
Papaveraceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Black pepper
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Black pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Black pepper Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Black pepper are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Black pepper
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy 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.