Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
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, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
काली मिर्च
In German
Baum Mallow
Pfeffer
In French
Arbre Mallow
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Poivrier noir
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Mallow
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
ligno malvae
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Black pepper
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Black pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Black pepper Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Black pepper are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Black pepper
Care of Tree Mallow and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning 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 Tree Mallow 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.