Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Brazil
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
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
Toothed
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, sneezing
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, 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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
Piper nigrum
Common Name
False Christmas Cactus
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
False Christmas Cactus
काली मिर्च
In German
False Christmas Cactus
Pfeffer
In French
Cactus de Noël
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
cactus de navidad
Poivrier noir
In Greek
False Christmas Cactus
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
flor de maio
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Szlumbergera ucięta
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
False Christmas Cactus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Cactaceae
Piperaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Piper
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of False Christmas Cactus and Black pepper
Season and care of False Christmas Cactus and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about False Christmas Cactus and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Christmas Cactus season is Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Christmas Cactus and Black pepper Physical Information
False Christmas Cactus and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of False Christmas Cactus and Black pepper are as follows:
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Black pepper
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Christmas Cactus 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 False Christmas Cactus 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.