Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
  
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
  
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
24
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
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
Not Available
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
  
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 to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
  
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
  
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
  
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Dried seeds
  
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, 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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM nobile
  
Piper nigrum
  
Common Name
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
  
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
In Hindi
Noble Dendrobium
  
काली मिर्च
  
In German
Noble Dendrobium
  
Pfeffer
  
In French
Dendrobium nobile
  
Piper nigrum
  
In Spanish
Dendrobium nobile
  
Poivrier noir
  
In Greek
Dendrobium nobile
  
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
Nobile Dendrobium
  
Pimenta-preta
  
In Polish
Dendrobium szlachetne
  
Pieprz czarny
  
In Latin
Nobile Dendrobium
  
nigrum piperis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Equisetopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Dendrobium
  
Piper
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Dendrobieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Black pepper
Season and care of Nobile Dendrobium and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Nobile Dendrobium and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nobile Dendrobium and Black pepper Physical Information
Nobile Dendrobium and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Nobile Dendrobium and Black pepper are as follows:
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Black pepper
Care of Nobile Dendrobium and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season 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 Nobile Dendrobium 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.