Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 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
Orange, Gold
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Jessamine
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
चमेली
काली मिर्च
In German
Carolina-Jasmin
Pfeffer
In French
Gelsemium sempervirens
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Piperales
Family
Solanaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jessamine and Black pepper
Season and care of Jessamine and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Jessamine and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jessamine is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jessamine and Black pepper Physical Information
Jessamine and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jessamine and Black pepper are as follows:
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Jessamine and Black pepper
Care of Jessamine and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches 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 Jessamine 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.