Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southern Africa
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Red orange
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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, Partial 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
Not Available, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Latex, Root
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, 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, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
Piper nigrum
Common Name
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Sher-kandvel
काली मिर्च
In German
Bleistiftstrauch
Pfeffer
In French
Aveloz
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Pencil Plant
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Aveloz
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
avelós
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Aveloz
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Aveloz
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Piperales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pencil Plant and Black pepper
Season and care of Pencil Plant and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pencil Plant and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pencil Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pencil Plant and Black pepper Physical Information
Pencil Plant and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pencil Plant and Black pepper are as follows:
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pencil Plant and Black pepper
Care of Pencil Plant and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant 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.