Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
New Zealand
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Chartreuse
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
None
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available, Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM Floralee
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Mother Fern
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Mother Fern
काली मिर्च
In German
Mother Fern
Pfeffer
In French
Mother Fern
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
madre helecho
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Mother Fern
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Mother Fern
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Mother Fern
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Mother Fern
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Piperales
Family
Aspleniaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Eupolypods II
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mother Fern and Black pepper
Season and care of Mother Fern and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Mother Fern and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mother Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mother Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mother Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mother Fern and Black pepper Physical Information
Mother Fern and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Mother Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mother Fern and Black pepper are as follows:
Mother Fern flower color: Not Available
Mother Fern leaf color: Chartreuse
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Mother Fern and Black pepper
Care of Mother Fern and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern 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.