Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Middle Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Solanum integrifolium
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Moist Soils
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
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, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
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
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM integrifolium
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
कद्दू पेड़
काली मिर्च
In German
Kürbis-Baum
Pfeffer
In French
arbre de citrouille
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
árbol de calabaza
Poivrier noir
In Greek
δέντρο κολοκύθας
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
árvore abóbora
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
drzewa dyni
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
PEPO ligno
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Piperales
Family
Oleaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Black pepper
Season and care of Pumpkin Tree and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin Tree and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin Tree and Black pepper Physical Information
Pumpkin Tree and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Black pepper are as follows:
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Black pepper
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree 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 Pumpkin Tree 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.