Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
gardens
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
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
Insects, Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, 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
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
काली मिर्च
In German
Indian Spinat
Pfeffer
In French
épinards indienne
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
espinaca india
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Spinach Indian
nigrum piperis
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Basellaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Black pepper
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Spinach and Black pepper Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Black pepper are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Black pepper
Care of Indian Spinach and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning 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 Spinach 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.