Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Brown, Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Ample Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia catappa
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
जंगली बादाम
काली मिर्च
In German
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
Pfeffer
In French
Badamier
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Migdałecznik właściwy
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
inti almont
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Combretaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Almond and Black pepper
Season and care of Indian Almond and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Almond and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Almond season is Summer and Black pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Indian Almond is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Almond and Black pepper Physical Information
Indian Almond and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Indian Almond and Black pepper are as follows:
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Almond and Black pepper
Care of Indian Almond and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Almond pruning is done 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 Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
