Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Caribbean, South America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
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
Nitrogen
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
सीताफल
काली मिर्च
In German
Zuckerapfel
Pfeffer
In French
Sugar Apple
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Poivrier noir
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Pinha
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Sugar Apple
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Piperales
Family
Annonaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Black pepper
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Black pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Black pepper Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Black pepper are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Black pepper
Care of Sugar Apple and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape 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 Sugar Apple 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.