Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
-
Dried seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
YUCCA brevifolia
Piper nigrum
Common Name
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Joshua Tree
काली मिर्च
In German
Joshua Tree
Pfeffer
In French
Joshua Tree
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Árbol de Joshua
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Joshua Tree
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Joshua Tree
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Joshua Tree
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Joshua ligno
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Piperales
Family
Agavaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Joshua Tree and Black pepper
Season and care of Joshua Tree and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Joshua Tree and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Joshua Tree and Black pepper Physical Information
Joshua Tree and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Joshua Tree and Black pepper are as follows:
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Joshua Tree and Black pepper
Care of Joshua Tree and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Joshua Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Joshua Tree 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.