Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
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, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Water Celery
काली मिर्च
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Pfeffer
In French
Céleri d'eau
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
El apio agua
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Aipo água
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Seler Woda
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Aqua Apium
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Water Celery and Black pepper
Season and care of Water Celery and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Black pepper Physical Information
Water Celery and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Black pepper are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Celery and Black pepper
Care of Water Celery and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done 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 Water Celery 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.