Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Origin
America
  
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
  
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
  
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Not Available
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cushion
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
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
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
  
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
  
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Dried seeds
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
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
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
  
Piper nigrum
  
Common Name
Lobelia
  
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
In Hindi
Lobelia
  
काली मिर्च
  
In German
Lobelie
  
Pfeffer
  
In French
Lobelia
  
Piper nigrum
  
In Spanish
Lobelia
  
Poivrier noir
  
In Greek
λοβηλία
  
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
Lobélia
  
Pimenta-preta
  
In Polish
Lobelia
  
Pieprz czarny
  
In Latin
Lobelia
  
nigrum piperis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Campanulaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Lobelia
  
Piper
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lobelia and Black pepper
Season and care of Lobelia and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Black pepper season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and Black pepper Physical Information
Lobelia and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lobelia and Black pepper are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Lobelia and Black pepper
Care of Lobelia and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Lobelia 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.