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
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Skin cuts
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Piperales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Echinocactus
  
Piper
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Cacteae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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 Not Available. The color specification of Echinocactus and Black pepper are as follows:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color: Not Available
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
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.