Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
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
Leaf Shape
Succulent
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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 in summer, Potassium
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin cuts
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
echinocactus
काली मिर्च
In German
echinocactus
Pfeffer
In French
echinocactus
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
echinocactus
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Echinocactus
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Echinocactus
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Echinocactus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Cactaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Black pepper
Season and care of Echinocactus and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinocactus and Black pepper Physical Information
Echinocactus and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Black pepper are as follows:
Care of Echinocactus and Black pepper
Care of Echinocactus and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Echinocactus 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.