Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Kigelia africana
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Sausage Tree
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
काली मिर्च
In German
Sausage Tree
Pfeffer
In French
saucisse Arbre
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Poivrier noir
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
farciminis ligno
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and Black pepper
Season and care of Sausage Tree and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sausage Tree and Black pepper Physical Information
Sausage Tree and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and Black pepper are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Sausage Tree and Black pepper
Care of Sausage Tree and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage 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 Sausage 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.