Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Mexico, Central America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
-
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of 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
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 flowers, 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, Apply N-P-K
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Snow Flake
काली मिर्च
In German
Schneeflocke
Pfeffer
In French
Flocon de neige
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Aureus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Piperales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Black pepper
Season and care of Snow Flake and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Black pepper Physical Information
Snow Flake and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Black pepper are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Snow Flake and Black pepper
Care of Snow Flake and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Snow Flake 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.