Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
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Number of Varieties
730
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40000
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-155-9
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm50.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
60.00 cm80.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Dark Purple, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Blue, orange brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Pinnate
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
-
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Rash
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
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Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
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Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
Rosa Gallica
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Rose of Provins, Gallic Rose, French Rose
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Gallica Rose
In German
Pfeffer
Gallica Rose
In French
Piper nigrum
Gallica Rose
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Gallica Rose
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Gallica Rose
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Gallica Rose
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Gallica Rose
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Gallica Rose
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Rosales
Family
Piperaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Piper
Rosa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
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Number of Species
110030
1
27800
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