Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
11-7
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
काली मिर्च
In German
Red Cardinal
Pfeffer
In French
Cardinal rouge
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Poivrier noir
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Red Cardinal
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Black pepper
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cardinal and Black pepper Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Black pepper are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Black pepper
Care of Red Cardinal and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal 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.