Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
काली मिर्च
In German
Cordia subcordata
Pfeffer
In French
Cordia subcordata
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kou and Black pepper
Season and care of Kou and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Black pepper Physical Information
Kou and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Black pepper are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Kou and Black pepper
Care of Kou and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged 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 Kou 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.