Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Brazil
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Lance shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Raintree
काली मिर्च
In German
raintree
Pfeffer
In French
raintree
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
raintree
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Raintree
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Raintree
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Raintree
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Raintree
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Piperales
Family
Solanaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and Black pepper
Season and care of Raintree and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Black pepper season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Black pepper Physical Information
Raintree and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Raintree and Black pepper are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Raintree and Black pepper
Care of Raintree and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.