Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
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Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
wastelands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 9, 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, Red, Purple, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, 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
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
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
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Lavatera
Peppertree
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
Peppertree
In German
Malve
Peppertree
In French
mauve
Peppertree
In Spanish
malva
peppertree
In Greek
μολόχα
Peppertree
In Portuguese
malva
Peppertree
In Polish
malwa
Peppertree
In Latin
malva
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Lavatera and Peppertree
Season and care of Lavatera and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Lavatera and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavatera season is Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lavatera is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavatera is Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavatera and Peppertree Physical Information
Lavatera and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Lavatera and Peppertree are as follows:
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Lavatera and Peppertree
Care of Lavatera and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer 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 Lavatera 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.