Chinese pepper, pot diameter 24 cm (10 liters) (perennial for the garden)
Chinese pepper, pot diameter 24 cm (10 liters) (perennial for the garden)
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Location
outside
Garden, yard, balcony
lighting
Full sun
or partial shade
Irrigation
medium
Regular, do not overfill
Level of care
Easy-medium
Durable and sturdy
Pets
friendly
Safe for dogs and cats
Detailed information on growing and care
⭐ Growing conditions
lighting
Full sun or partial shade - prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting, but also tolerates dappled shade.
Irrigation
Moderate and regular - maintain constant moisture, especially in the first few years. A mature plant tolerates brief drought.
ground
Fertile and well-drained. Adapts to various soil types. Prefers soil rich in organic matter.
temperature
Cold-resistant! - Tolerates low temperatures down to minus 15°C. Very suitable for the Israeli climate.
🔧 Common problems and solutions
🌸 No fruit
How to identify: The plant blooms but there are no fruits
Solution: You need two plants for cross-pollination, or there is a lack of sunlight. Make sure there is enough light.
🍂 Yellow leaves
How to recognize: Yellowing of lower leaves
Solution: Usually overwatering or poor drainage. Check drainage and reduce watering.
🦔 Thorns
Please note: the plant has sharp thorns!
Solution: Be careful when pruning and handling. Use work gloves.
🌶️ The famous Sichuan pepper!
The Chinese pepper is the plant from which the famous Sichuan pepper is made! The unique spice that causes a tingling sensation on the tongue and is used in Chinese cuisine. The red fruits are fragrant with an aroma of citrus and spices. The leaves, peel and fruits are also aromatic!
💚 Why grow Chinese pepper?
🍳 Useful in the kitchen - a unique and fresh spice
🌸 Decorative - beautiful blooms and yellow foliage in fall
🦋 Attracts pollinators - bees and butterflies
💪 Durable - tolerates cold and heat
🌸 Decorative - beautiful blooms and yellow foliage in fall
🦋 Attracts pollinators - bees and butterflies
💪 Durable - tolerates cold and heat
🍽️ Culinary uses
Sichuan pepper - the dried red peel
Mapo Tofu - the famous Chinese dish
Meat seasoning - duck, chicken, beef
Spicy Oil - Homemade Sichuan Pepper Oil
Mapo Tofu - the famous Chinese dish
Meat seasoning - duck, chicken, beef
Spicy Oil - Homemade Sichuan Pepper Oil
📜 A little about the plant
🌍 Origin: China, Japan, Korea
📏 Height: 2-5 meters
🏷️ Scientific name: Zanthoxylum simulans / piperitum
👨👩👧👦 Family: Rutaceae (Orange family)
🍃 Type: Small deciduous shrub/tree
📏 Height: 2-5 meters
🏷️ Scientific name: Zanthoxylum simulans / piperitum
👨👩👧👦 Family: Rutaceae (Orange family)
🍃 Type: Small deciduous shrub/tree
✅ Safe for pets!
Chinese pepper is not listed as a poisonous plant by the ASPCA or Pet Poison Helpline. The plant is considered safe for dogs and cats. As always - not intended for consumption in large quantities, but not dangerous if your pet bites on a leaf.
💡 Pro tip
Pepper picking: Pick when the red skins open and reveal the black seed. Dry in a shady, airy place. Pruning: Almost not necessary! The plant shapes itself beautifully. Can be pruned at the end of winter to maintain height. Caution: sharp thorns! 🌶️
