Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
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Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 5
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
Green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
काली मिर्च
In German
Tampala
Pfeffer
In French
Tampala
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Tampala
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Tampala
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Tampala
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Tampala
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Tampala
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and Black pepper
Season and care of Tampala and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and Black pepper Physical Information
Tampala and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Black pepper are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Tampala and Black pepper
Care of Tampala and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala 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 Tampala 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.