Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
South America
Types
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
Peppertree
In Hindi
Chives
Peppertree
In German
Schnittlauch
Peppertree
In French
Ciboulette
Peppertree
In Spanish
Cebollino
peppertree
In Greek
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Cebolinha
Peppertree
In Polish
Szczypiorek
Peppertree
In Latin
Sectivi porri
Peppertree
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Anacardioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chives and Peppertree
Season and care of Chives and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Chives and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chives season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chives is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chives is Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chives and Peppertree Physical Information
Chives and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Chives and Peppertree are as follows:
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Chives and Peppertree
Care of Chives and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads 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 Chives 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.