Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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, organic fertlizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Limequat
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Limequat
काली मिर्च
In German
Limequat
Pfeffer
In French
Limequat
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Limequat
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Limequat
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Limequat
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Limequat
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Limequat
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Piperales
Family
Rutaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Limequat and Black pepper
Season and care of Limequat and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Black pepper Physical Information
Limequat and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Limequat and Black pepper are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Black pepper
Care of Limequat and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done 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 Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
