Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
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, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Dermatitis
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Dried seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Winter Squash
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
काली मिर्च
In German
Winter squash
Pfeffer
In French
courges d'hiver
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Poivrier noir
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
abóbora
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
dynia
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
cucurbita
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Winter Squash and Black pepper
Season and care of Winter Squash and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Black pepper Physical Information
Winter Squash and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Black pepper are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Winter Squash and Black pepper
Care of Winter Squash and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage 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 Winter Squash 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.