Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
South America
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Weeping
Flower Color
Coral
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Gasteria
Peppertree
In Hindi
Gasteria
Peppertree
In German
Gasteria
Peppertree
In French
Gasteria
Peppertree
In Spanish
Gasteria
peppertree
In Greek
Gasteria
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Peppertree
In Polish
Gasteria
Peppertree
In Latin
Gasteria
Peppertree
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Aloaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Gasteria and Peppertree
Season and care of Gasteria and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Peppertree season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gasteria and Peppertree Physical Information
Gasteria and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Peppertree are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Gasteria and Peppertree
Care of Gasteria and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria 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 Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.