Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
In Summer
Lots of watering
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
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
No pruning needed
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Pfeffer
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Piper nigrum
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
biznaga Azul
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Piperaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Black pepper and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Black pepper and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black pepper and Blue Barrel
Care of Black pepper and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.