Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
710
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40000
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Habitat
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-159-13
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm60.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
60.00 cm60.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Shape
Leaf Shape
Circular cordate
Oval
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
-
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Blackheads
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
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✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Piper nigrum
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
काली मिर्च
जेड पौधा
In German
Pfeffer
Geldbaum
In French
Piper nigrum
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Poivrier noir
Crassula ovata
In Greek
μαύρο πιπέρι
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Pimenta-preta
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Pieprz czarny
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
nigrum piperis
Crassula ovata
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Rosales
Family
Piperaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Piper
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
110010
1
27800
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