Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
not available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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
Palmate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic
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
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Piper nigrum
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
काली मिर्च
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Pfeffer
In French
mandrake américain
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Poivrier noir
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Piperales
Family
Berberidaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mayapple and Black pepper
Season and care of Mayapple and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mayapple and Black pepper Physical Information
Mayapple and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mayapple and Black pepper are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Mayapple and Black pepper
Care of Mayapple and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done 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 Mayapple 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.