Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
-
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
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
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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
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
Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
काली मिर्च
In German
Rotulme
Pfeffer
In French
Slippery Elm
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Slippery Elm
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Piperales
Family
Ulmaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Black pepper
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Black pepper season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Black pepper Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Black pepper are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Black pepper
Care of Slippery Elm and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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.