Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Argentina
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
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
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
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA usneoides
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Graybeard, Spanish Moss
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Hydrangea
काली मिर्च
In German
Hortensie
Pfeffer
In French
Hortensia
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Hortensia
Poivrier noir
In Greek
υδραγεία
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Hortensja
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Hibiscus
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Piperales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Piperaceae
Genus
Not Available
Piper
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Moss and Black pepper
Season and care of Spanish Moss and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Moss and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Moss is Not Available and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Moss is Not Available and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Moss and Black pepper Physical Information
Spanish Moss and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Moss height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Spanish Moss and Black pepper are as follows:
Spanish Moss flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Spanish Moss leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Spanish Moss and Black pepper
Care of Spanish Moss and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Moss 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 Spanish Moss needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.