Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
South America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
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
Not Applicable
Circular cordate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
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, can go long without fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, 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
Ants, Mealybugs
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Unknown
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
काली मिर्च
In German
Gymnocalycium
Pfeffer
In French
Gymnocalycium
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Cactaceae
Piperaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Piper
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Black pepper
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Black pepper season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Black pepper Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Black pepper are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Black pepper
Care of Gymnocalycium and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune 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 Gymnocalycium 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.