Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
China
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sinensis
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Tea, Tea Camellia
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
चाय के पौधे
काली मिर्च
In German
Teepflanze
Pfeffer
In French
usine de thé
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
planta del té
Poivrier noir
In Greek
φυτό του τσαγιού
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
planta do chá
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Herbata roślin
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Tea herba
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tea Plant and Black pepper
Season and care of Tea Plant and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Plant and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Plant season is Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Plant is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tea Plant and Black pepper Physical Information
Tea Plant and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tea Plant and Black pepper are as follows:
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Tea Plant and Black pepper
Care of Tea Plant and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Plant 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.