Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Not Available
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
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
Fertilize every year
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
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
Vine, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
काली मिर्च
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Pfeffer
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Poivrier noir
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
winobluszcz
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Virginia creeper
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Piperales
Family
Vitaceae
Piperaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Piper
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Black pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Black pepper? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Black pepper. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Black pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse and Black pepper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Virginia Creeper and Black pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Black pepper
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Black pepper season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Creeper and Black pepper Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Black pepper are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Black pepper
Care of Virginia Creeper and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall 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 Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.