Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
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
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
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 in the early stages
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Hoodia
In French
Piper nigrum
Hoodia
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Hoodia
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Hoodia
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Hoodia
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Gentianales
Family
Piperaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Hoodia
Season and care of Black pepper and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and Hoodia Physical Information
Black pepper and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and Hoodia are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Black pepper and Hoodia
Care of Black pepper and Hoodia 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 Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.
