Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Don't use high pH fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
काली मिर्च
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Pfeffer
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Piperales
Family
Acanthaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Justicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Black pepper
Season and care of Malabar nut and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Black pepper Physical Information
Malabar nut and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Malabar nut and Black pepper are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar nut and Black pepper
Care of Malabar nut and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut 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.