Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
काली मिर्च
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Pfeffer
In French
Matricaire odorante
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Poivrier noir
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Piperales
Family
Asteraceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Black pepper
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Black pepper season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple Weed and Black pepper Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Black pepper are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Black pepper
Care of Pineapple Weed and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.