Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
No known varieties available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Bronze, Orange Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering 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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Requires little 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
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
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Bearberry
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Bearberry
काली मिर्च
In German
Bärentraube
Pfeffer
In French
bearberry
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
gayuba
Poivrier noir
In Greek
κουμαριά
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
bearberry
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
mącznicy lekarskiej
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
bearberry
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Piperaceae
Genus
Arctostaphylos
Piper
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bearberry and Black pepper
Season and care of Bearberry and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Bearberry and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearberry is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearberry is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearberry and Black pepper Physical Information
Bearberry and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bearberry and Black pepper are as follows:
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Bearberry and Black pepper
Care of Bearberry and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning 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 Bearberry 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.