Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
No fertilizers needed
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, 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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Dried seeds
Other Uses
-
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, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Piper nigrum
Common Name
-
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Twinleaf
काली मिर्च
In German
Twinleaf
Pfeffer
In French
Twinleaf
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Twinleaf
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Twinleaf
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Twinleaf
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Piperales
Family
Berberidaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Black pepper
Season and care of Twinleaf and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Black pepper Physical Information
Twinleaf and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Black pepper are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Twinleaf and Black pepper
Care of Twinleaf and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning 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 Twinleaf 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.