Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
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
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Salt, 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
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Rice
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In French
riz
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
arroz
Poivrier noir
In Greek
ρύζι
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
arroz
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
ryż
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
rice
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Piperales
Family
Poaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Black pepper
Season and care of Rice Plant and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Black pepper Physical Information
Rice Plant and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rice Plant and Black pepper are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Black pepper
Care of Rice Plant and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune 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 Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.