Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
-
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Fruit
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Sour cherry
काली मिर्च
In German
Sauerkirsche
Pfeffer
In French
Prunus cerasus
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Sour cherry
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Ginja
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Black pepper
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Black pepper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sour Cherry and Black pepper Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Black pepper are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Sour Cherry and Black pepper
Care of Sour Cherry and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry 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.