Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
not available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
not available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Trumpet
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Mosaic viruses
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Foundation
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
काली मिर्च
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Pfeffer
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Piperales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mashua and Black pepper
Season and care of Mashua and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Black pepper season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mashua and Black pepper Physical Information
Mashua and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mashua and Black pepper are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Mashua and Black pepper
Care of Mashua and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Mashua 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.