Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
-
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
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
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
काली मिर्च
In German
Papyrus-Pflanze
Pfeffer
In French
usine papyrus
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
planta del papiro
Poivrier noir
In Greek
πάπυρο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
planta do papiro
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Papyrus roślin
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
cHARTA
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Papyrus and Black pepper
Season and care of Papyrus and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Papyrus and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papyrus is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Papyrus and Black pepper Physical Information
Papyrus and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Papyrus and Black pepper are as follows:
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Papyrus and Black pepper
Care of Papyrus and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Papyrus 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 Papyrus 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.