Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
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India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
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
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
Fruits
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Jostaberry
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Jostaberry
काली मिर्च
In German
Jostaberry
Pfeffer
In French
casseille
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Jostaberry
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Jostaberry
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Jostaberry
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
OLIVE
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Piperales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Black pepper
Season and care of Jostaberry and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jostaberry and Black pepper Physical Information
Jostaberry and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Black pepper are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Jostaberry and Black pepper
Care of Jostaberry and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning 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 Jostaberry 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.