Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
China, Japan
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
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
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
काली मिर्च
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Pfeffer
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Black pepper
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Ardisia and Black pepper Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Black pepper are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Black pepper
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting 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 Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.