Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
White Snowplant
Tropical Bloodleaf
Juba's Bush
Yellow Bloodleaf
Standley's Bloodleaf
Rootstock Bloodleaf
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Suburban areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
White, Green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRESINE 'Blazin' Rose'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Blazin' Rose Iresine, Bloodleaf, Irisine
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Iresine
काली मिर्च
In German
Iresine
Pfeffer
In French
Iresine
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Iresine
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Iresine
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Iresine
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Iresine
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Iresine
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Irisine and Black pepper
Season and care of Irisine and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Irisine and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irisine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Irisine is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irisine is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Irisine and Black pepper Physical Information
Irisine and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Irisine height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Irisine and Black pepper are as follows:
Irisine flower color: White and Green
Irisine leaf color: Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red and Bronze
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Irisine and Black pepper
Care of Irisine and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irisine pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as 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 Irisine 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.