Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Not Available
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In German
Pfeffer
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In French
Piper nigrum
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Skrytokwiat
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Piperaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black pepper and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Season and care of Black pepper and Hybrid Cryptanthus is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and Hybrid Cryptanthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available.
Black pepper and Hybrid Cryptanthus Physical Information
Black pepper and Hybrid Cryptanthus physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hybrid Cryptanthus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black pepper and Hybrid Cryptanthus are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color: Not Available
- Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black pepper and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Care of Black pepper and Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Cryptanthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.