Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
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
Green, Purple
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
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, Flies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Hydrangea
काली मिर्च
In German
Hortensie
Pfeffer
In French
Hortensia
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Hortensia
Poivrier noir
In Greek
υδραγεία
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Hortensja
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Hibiscus
nigrum piperis
Family
Fabaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Black pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Black pepper? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Black pepper. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Black pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Yardlong Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Black pepper has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yardlong Bean and Black pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Black pepper
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yardlong Bean and Black pepper Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Black pepper are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Black pepper
Care of Yardlong Bean and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.