Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Perennial
  
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Australia, New Zealand
  
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
  
Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
7*5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
  
Light Blue
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
  
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
  
Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Oral Allergy
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
  
PRATIA pedunculata
  
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
White Star creeper
  
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
  
व्हाइट स्टार लता
  
In German
Pfeffer
  
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
  
In French
Piper nigrum
  
Blanc étoiles creeper
  
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
  
Blanco enredadera estrella
  
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
  
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
  
Branca Baby estrela
  
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
  
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
  
In Latin
nigrum piperis
  
Stella creeper albis,
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Piperales
  
Not Available
  
Family
Piperaceae
  
Campanulaceae
  
Genus
Piper
  
Pratia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Black pepper and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Black pepper and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Black pepper and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black pepper is Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black pepper and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Black pepper and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Black pepper and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Black pepper and White Star Creeper
Care of Black pepper and White Star Creeper 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 White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.