Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Mexico
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is 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
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
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
Bulbs, Hair
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy 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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
काली मिर्च
In German
Old Man Cactus
Pfeffer
In French
Old Man Cactus
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Senem Cactus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Cactaceae
Piperaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Piper
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Black pepper
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Black pepper Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Black pepper are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Black pepper
Care of Old Man Cactus and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man 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 Old Man 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.