Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Spurge
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Palmately Lobed
Circular cordate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
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, No fertilizers needed
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Acne, Blackheads
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
रतनजोत
काली मिर्च
In German
Purgiernuß
Pfeffer
In French
purghère
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
frailejón
Poivrier noir
In Greek
jatropha
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
galamaluco
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
jatrofa
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Jatropha
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Piperales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Jatropheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jatropha and Black pepper
Season and care of Jatropha and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and Black pepper season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jatropha and Black pepper Physical Information
Jatropha and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jatropha and Black pepper are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Jatropha and Black pepper
Care of Jatropha and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.