Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southern Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
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
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
काली मिर्च
In German
Elephant Bush
Pfeffer
In French
Elephant Bush
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Poivrier noir
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
bush elephant
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Portulacaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Black pepper
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Bush and Black pepper Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Black pepper are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Black pepper
Care of Elephant Bush and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.