Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Flower Color
Magenta, Black
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GERANIUM subcaulescens
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Cranesbill
Peppertree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Peppertree
In German
Hortensie
Peppertree
In French
Hortensia
Peppertree
In Spanish
Hortensia
peppertree
In Greek
υδραγεία
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Peppertree
In Polish
Hortensja
Peppertree
In Latin
Hibiscus
Peppertree
Family
Geraniaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Properties of Cranesbill and Peppertree
Wondering what are the properties of Cranesbill and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About Cranesbill and Peppertree. Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and Peppertree doesn't have thorns. Also Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Peppertree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Cranesbill and Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cranesbill and Peppertree
Season and care of Cranesbill and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Cranesbill and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer and Peppertree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cranesbill and Peppertree Physical Information
Cranesbill and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Cranesbill and Peppertree are as follows:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Cranesbill and Peppertree
Care of Cranesbill and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.