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Cleistocactus
Cleistocactus

Black pepper
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About Cleistocactus and Black pepper

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Cactus
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines

Origin

Central America, South America, Brazil
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia

Types

cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Red pepper, Orange pepper

Number of Varieties

157
0 40000
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Habitat

-
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-158-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
12 - 1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm60.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Orange, Salmon
Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

-
Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

-
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

-
Light Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent
Circular cordate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

-
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer
-

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Reduce watering in winter
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, 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

Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

-
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels

Allergy

-
Oral Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls

Beauty Benefits

-
Acne, Blackheads

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Dried seeds

Other Uses

Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CLEISTOCACTUS
Piper nigrum

Common Name

Cleistocactus
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper

In Hindi

Cleistocactus
काली मिर्च

In German

Cleistocactus
Pfeffer

In French

Cleistocactus
Piper nigrum

In Spanish

Cleistocactus
Poivrier noir

In Greek

Cleistocactus
μαύρο πιπέρι

In Portuguese

Cleistocactus
Pimenta-preta

In Polish

Kleistokaktus
Pieprz czarny

In Latin

Cleistocactus
nigrum piperis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Piperales

Family

Cactaceae
Piperaceae

Genus

Cleistocactus
Piper

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Trichocereeae
-

Subfamily

Cactoideae
-

Number of Species

501100
1 27800
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Properties of Cleistocactus and Black pepper

Wondering what are the properties of Cleistocactus and Black pepper? We provide you with everything About Cleistocactus and Black pepper. Cleistocactus has thorns and Black pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Cleistocactus does not have fragrant flowers. Cleistocactus has allergic reactions like and Black pepper has allergic reactions like . 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 Cleistocactus and Black pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Black pepper

Season and care of Cleistocactus and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cleistocactus and Black pepper Physical Information

Cleistocactus and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Black pepper are as follows:

  • Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon

  • Cleistocactus leaf color:

  • Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow

  • Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Cleistocactus and Black pepper

Care of Cleistocactus and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus 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.