Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Leaf
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Insignificant
No
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Showy Bark
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Dried seeds
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
-
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Hydrangea
काली मिर्च
In German
Hortensie
Pfeffer
In French
Hortensia
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Hortensia
Poivrier noir
In Greek
υδραγεία
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Hortensja
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Hibiscus
nigrum piperis
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper? We provide you with everything About Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper. Blue Star Creeper doesn't have thorns and Black pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Star Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Star Creeper has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Black pepper has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper
Season and care of Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Star Creeper season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Black pepper season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Blue Star Creeper is Light and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Star Creeper is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper Physical Information
Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Star Creeper height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper are as follows:
Blue Star Creeper flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Blue Star Creeper leaf color: Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper
Care of Blue Star Creeper and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Star Creeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Blue Star Creeper 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.