Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of 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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Peppertree
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Peppertree
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Peppertree
Laub- Cattail
In French
Peppertree
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
peppertree
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Peppertree
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Peppertree
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Peppertree
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Peppertree
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Typhales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Peppertree and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Peppertree and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Peppertree and Broadleaf Cattail 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 Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.