Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
not available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 3
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Biodiesel
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
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Ribbon Grass
काली मिर्च
In German
rohrglanzgras
Pfeffer
In French
roseau
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
Poivrier noir
In Greek
κορδέλα Grass
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
caniço-malhado
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Wstążka Trawa
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Ribbon Grass
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Piperales
Family
Poaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ribbon Grass and Black pepper
Season and care of Ribbon Grass and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Ribbon Grass and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ribbon Grass and Black pepper Physical Information
Ribbon Grass and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ribbon Grass and Black pepper are as follows:
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Ribbon Grass and Black pepper
Care of Ribbon Grass and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Ribbon Grass 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.