Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
South America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
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
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Arrowhead
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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, Pollution
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Blackheads
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Peppertree
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Peppertree
काली मिर्च
In German
Peppertree
Pfeffer
In French
Peppertree
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
peppertree
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Peppertree
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Peppertree
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Peppertree
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Piperales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Black pepper
Season and care of Peppertree and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Black pepper Physical Information
Peppertree and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Black pepper are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Black pepper
Care of Peppertree and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Peppertree 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.