Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
China
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Osmanthus fragrans
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Dark Blue, Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
काली मिर्च
In German
Tea Olive
Pfeffer
In French
Tea Olive
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
té verde oliva
Poivrier noir
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Tea Olive
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Black pepper
Season and care of Tea Olive and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tea Olive and Black pepper Physical Information
Tea Olive and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Black pepper are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Tea Olive and Black pepper
Care of Tea Olive and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Tea Olive 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.