Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Tropical Indomalaya
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Subtropical forests, tropical environments
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Gold, Tan, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilize in early spring, General garden fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
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
Birds, Caterpillar, Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Not Available, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Perfumes
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Combats Stress, Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Feature Plant, Shady Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Magnolia champaca
Piper nigrum
Common Name
champak
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In German
champaka
Pfeffer
In French
magnolia champaca
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
champaca magnolia
Poivrier noir
In Greek
μανόλιας Champaca
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
magnólia champaca
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Magnolia champaca
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Magnolia champaca
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Piperales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Michelia Champaca and Black pepper
Season and care of Michelia Champaca and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Michelia Champaca and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Michelia Champaca season is Early Summer and Summer and Black pepper season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Michelia Champaca is Dry, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Michelia Champaca is Slightly Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Michelia Champaca and Black pepper Physical Information
Michelia Champaca and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Michelia Champaca height is 750.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Michelia Champaca and Black pepper are as follows:
Michelia Champaca flower color: Gold, Tan and Yellow
Michelia Champaca leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Michelia Champaca and Black pepper
Care of Michelia Champaca and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Michelia Champaca pruning is done Prune in winter and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Michelia Champaca needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.