Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Origin
United States, Canada, Mexico
  
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bluffs, Woods
  
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Water soluble fertilizers
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
  
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
  
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
  
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
  
Dried seeds
  
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Maianthemum racemosum
  
Piper nigrum
  
Common Name
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
  
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
In Hindi
Treacleberry
  
काली मिर्च
  
In German
Treacleberry
  
Pfeffer
  
In French
Treacleberry
  
Piper nigrum
  
In Spanish
Treacleberry
  
Poivrier noir
  
In Greek
Treacleberry
  
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
Treacleberry
  
Pimenta-preta
  
In Polish
Treacleberry
  
Pieprz czarny
  
In Latin
Treacleberry
  
nigrum piperis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Maianthemum
  
Piper
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Treacleberry and Black pepper
Season and care of Treacleberry and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Treacleberry and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Treacleberry is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Treacleberry is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Treacleberry and Black pepper Physical Information
Treacleberry and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Treacleberry and Black pepper are as follows:
Treacleberry flower color: Not Available
Treacleberry leaf color: Not Available
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Treacleberry and Black pepper
Care of Treacleberry and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Treacleberry 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.