Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
South America
Types
-
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Well Drained
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Peppertree
In Hindi
Figwort
Peppertree
In German
figwort
Peppertree
In French
scrofulaire
Peppertree
In Spanish
figwort
peppertree
In Greek
figwort
Peppertree
In Portuguese
figwort
Peppertree
In Polish
figwort
Peppertree
In Latin
Umber
Peppertree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Sapindales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Figwort and Peppertree
Season and care of Figwort and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Figwort and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Figwort season is Spring and Peppertree season is Spring. The type of soil for Figwort is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Figwort and Peppertree Physical Information
Figwort and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Figwort and Peppertree are as follows:
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Figwort leaf color:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Figwort and Peppertree
Care of Figwort and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Figwort 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.