Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
  
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Types
Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig, Black Mission Fig
  
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained
  
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
  
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
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water deeply about once a week
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
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, Use 6-6-6 amounts
  
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
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Poisonous
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Moisturizing
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
  
Dried seeds
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
  
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Brown Turkey'
  
Piper nigrum
  
Common Name
Brown Turkey Fig, Fig
  
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
In Hindi
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
  
काली मिर्च
  
In German
Brown Türkei Fig Tree
  
Pfeffer
  
In French
Brown Turquie Fig Tree
  
Piper nigrum
  
In Spanish
Turquía marrón de la Higuera
  
Poivrier noir
  
In Greek
Μπράουν Τουρκία Fig Tree
  
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
Brown Figueira Turquia
  
Pimenta-preta
  
In Polish
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
  
Pieprz czarny
  
In Latin
Brown, p Turcia ligno
  
nigrum piperis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Ficus
  
Piper
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Ficeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available