Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Texas, Mexico
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
-
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
wax
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Piper nigrum
Common Name
wax plant
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Candelilla
काली मिर्च
In German
candelilla
Pfeffer
In French
candelilla
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
candelilla
Poivrier noir
In Greek
candelilla
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
candelilla
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
candelilla
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
candelilla
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Piperales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Candelilla and Black pepper
Season and care of Candelilla and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Black pepper Physical Information
Candelilla and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Black pepper are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Black pepper
Care of Candelilla and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla 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 Candelilla 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.