Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
South Africa
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Asteraceae
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
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, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Peppertree
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
Peppertree
Cape Daisy
In German
Peppertree
Cape Daisy
In French
Peppertree
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
peppertree
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Peppertree
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Peppertree
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Peppertree
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Schinus
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Peppertree and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Peppertree and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Peppertree and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Peppertree and Cape Daisy
Care of Peppertree and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.