Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Peppertree
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Peppertree
alstroemeria
In German
Peppertree
Alstroemeria
In French
Peppertree
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
peppertree
Alstroemeria
In Greek
Peppertree
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Peppertree
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Peppertree
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schinus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Peppertree and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Peppertree and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Peppertree and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peppertree and Alstroemeria
Care of Peppertree and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.