Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Muddy habitat, Open Forest
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Water regularly for 2 months
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Wood
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACOELORRHAPHE wrightii
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm, Silver Saw Palm, Wright Palm
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Paurotis Palm
काली मिर्च
In German
Paurotis Palm
Pfeffer
In French
Palmier des Everglades, Paurotis de Wright
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Papta, Pimenta, Palma (Belize), Tiqui (Honduras)
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Paurotis Palm
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Palmeira-paorotis
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Paurotis Palm
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Paurotis Palm
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Piperaceae
Genus
Acoelorrhaphe
Piper
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Corypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Paurotis Palm and Black pepper
Season and care of Paurotis Palm and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Paurotis Palm and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paurotis Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paurotis Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paurotis Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paurotis Palm and Black pepper Physical Information
Paurotis Palm and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Paurotis Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Paurotis Palm and Black pepper are as follows:
Paurotis Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Paurotis Palm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Paurotis Palm and Black pepper
Care of Paurotis Palm and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paurotis Palm 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 Paurotis Palm 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.