Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Peppertree
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Peppertree
candelabra
In German
Peppertree
Kandelaber
In French
Peppertree
candélabre
In Spanish
peppertree
Candelabra
In Greek
Peppertree
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Candelabra
In Polish
Peppertree
świeczniki
In Latin
Peppertree
candelabra
Phylum
Vascular plant
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Candelabra
Season and care of Peppertree and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Candelabra Physical Information
Peppertree and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Candelabra are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color:
Care of Peppertree and Candelabra
Care of Peppertree and Candelabra 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 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 needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.