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About Rhododendron and Black pepper

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines

Origin

-
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Red pepper, Orange pepper

Number of Varieties

7007
0 40000
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Habitat

moist forests
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-88-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

150.00 cm60.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red
Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan
Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green
Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
Light Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Circular cordate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring
-

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months

In Summer

Consistently
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
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

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
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 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab

Plant Tolerance

-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy
-

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels

Allergy

Asthma
Oral Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics
Acne, Blackheads

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Dried seeds

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON
Piper nigrum

Common Name

Rhododendron
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper

In Hindi

rhododendron
काली मिर्च

In German

Rhododendron
Pfeffer

In French

rhododendron
Piper nigrum

In Spanish

rododendro
Poivrier noir

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη
μαύρο πιπέρι

In Portuguese

rododendro
Pimenta-preta

In Polish

rododendron
Pieprz czarny

In Latin

Rhododendron
nigrum piperis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales
Piperales

Family

Ericaceae
Piperaceae

Genus

Rhododendron
Piper

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Rhodoreae
-

Subfamily

Ericoideae
-

Number of Species

10241100
1 27800
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Properties of Rhododendron and Black pepper

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Black pepper? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Black pepper. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Black pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Black pepper has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rhododendron and Black pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Rhododendron and Black pepper

Season and care of Rhododendron and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Rhododendron and Black pepper Physical Information

Rhododendron and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Black pepper are as follows:

  • Rhododendron flower color: Red

  • Rhododendron leaf color: Green

  • Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow

  • Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Rhododendron and Black pepper

Care of Rhododendron and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs 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 Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.