Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Average
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Peppertree
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
Peppertree
candelabra primrose
In German
Peppertree
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Peppertree
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
peppertree
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Peppertree
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Peppertree
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Peppertree
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Peppertree
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Peppertree and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Peppertree and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Peppertree and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Peppertree and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Peppertree and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.