Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Depression on prairies, Moist Ditches
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
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, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
White bugs
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALIBRACHOA
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Calibrachoa, Million Bells
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Calibrachoa
काली मिर्च
In German
Calibrachoa
Pfeffer
In French
Calibrachoa
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Calibrachoa
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Calibrachoa
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Calibrachoa
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Calibrachoa
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Calibrachoa
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Piperales
Family
Solanaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Calibrachoa and Black pepper
Season and care of Calibrachoa and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Calibrachoa and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calibrachoa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calibrachoa is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calibrachoa is Acidic, Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calibrachoa and Black pepper Physical Information
Calibrachoa and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Calibrachoa height is 102.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Calibrachoa and Black pepper are as follows:
Calibrachoa flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange and Pink
Calibrachoa leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Calibrachoa and Black pepper
Care of Calibrachoa and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calibrachoa pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Calibrachoa 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.