Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Eastern Asia, Southern Asia
South America
Types
Vicia faba
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water less during winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used As Food
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
VICIA faba
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Fava Bean, Bell Bean, English Bean, Pigeon Bean, Horse Bean
Peppertree
In Hindi
faba बीन
Peppertree
In German
Ackerbohne
Peppertree
In French
féverole
Peppertree
In Spanish
haba
peppertree
In Greek
faba φασόλι
Peppertree
In Portuguese
faba feijão
Peppertree
In Polish
bobik
Peppertree
In Latin
faba Bean
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Faba Bean and Peppertree
Season and care of Faba Bean and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Faba Bean and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Faba Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Faba Bean is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Faba Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Faba Bean and Peppertree Physical Information
Faba Bean and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Faba Bean height is 120.00 cm and width 5.60 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Faba Bean and Peppertree are as follows:
Faba Bean flower color: White and Purple
Faba Bean leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Faba Bean and Peppertree
Care of Faba Bean and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Faba Bean 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 Faba Bean 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.