Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Oval
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Lemon
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
नींबू
काली मिर्च
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Pfeffer
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Limão
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Limon
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Piperales
Family
Rutaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Lemon and Black pepper
Season and care of Lemon and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon and Black pepper Physical Information
Lemon and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Black pepper are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Black pepper
Care of Lemon and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon 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.