African Iris

Peppertree

About African Iris and Peppertree

African Iris

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

South America

Types

Perennial

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

50100

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Habitat

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-108-11

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.30 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Ethnobotanic

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Root

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Condiment, Gum

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIETES bicolor

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

African iris, Fortnight lily

Peppertree

In Hindi

African Iris

Peppertree

In German

Afrikanische Iris

Peppertree

In French

African Iris

Peppertree

In Spanish

Iris africano

peppertree

In Greek

Αφρικανική Iris

Peppertree

In Portuguese

Iris africano

Peppertree

In Polish

Afryki Iris

Peppertree

In Latin

African Iris

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Sapindales

Family

Iridaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Dietes

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

300600

1 27800

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Properties of African Iris and Peppertree

Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Peppertree. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Peppertree doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Peppertree has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 African Iris and Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Iris and Peppertree

Season and care of African Iris and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

African Iris and Peppertree Physical Information

African Iris and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Peppertree are as follows:

African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of African Iris and Peppertree

Care of African Iris and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.