Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
  
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
  
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
  
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
  
Red pepper, Orange pepper
  
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
  
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
7*5
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Mat-forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Blue
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Circular cordate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
  
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
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 when fast growth is desired
  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
  
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
  
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Acne, Blackheads
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
  
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Dried seeds
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
  
Piper nigrum
  
Common Name
White Star creeper
  
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
  
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
  
काली मिर्च
  
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
  
Pfeffer
  
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
  
Piper nigrum
  
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
  
Poivrier noir
  
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
  
μαύρο πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
  
Pimenta-preta
  
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
  
Pieprz czarny
  
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
  
nigrum piperis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Not Available
  
Piperales
  
Family
Campanulaceae
  
Piperaceae
  
Genus
Pratia
  
Piper
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Black pepper
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Black pepper Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Black pepper are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Black pepper
Care of White Star Creeper and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.