Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Types
Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
  
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
  
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Vining/Climbing
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Compound
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week
  
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
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Not Available
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
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
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
  
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Dried seeds
  
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
  
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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Chamaecrista fasciculata
  
Piper nigrum
  
Common Name
Sleeping Plant, prairie partridge pea, showy partridge pea, prairie senna, large-flowered sensitive-pea,dwarf cassia, partridge pea senna, locust weed,golden cassia
  
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
In Hindi
Partridge Pea
  
काली मिर्च
  
In German
Partridge Pea
  
Pfeffer
  
In French
Partridge Pea
  
Piper nigrum
  
In Spanish
Partridge Pea
  
Poivrier noir
  
In Greek
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
  
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
Partridge Pea
  
Pimenta-preta
  
In Polish
Partridge Pea
  
Pieprz czarny
  
In Latin
Partridge Pea
  
nigrum piperis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Chamaecrista
  
Piper
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Cassieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Partridge Pea and Black pepper
Season and care of Partridge Pea and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Partridge Pea and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Partridge Pea season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Partridge Pea is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Partridge Pea and Black pepper Physical Information
Partridge Pea and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Partridge Pea and Black pepper are as follows:
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Partridge Pea and Black pepper
Care of Partridge Pea and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Partridge Pea 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 Partridge Pea 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.