Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Succulent
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, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Reduce watering in winter
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
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Peppertree
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
Peppertree
Cleistocactus
In German
Peppertree
Cleistocactus
In French
Peppertree
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
peppertree
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Peppertree
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Peppertree
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Peppertree
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Schinus
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Peppertree and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Peppertree and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color:
Care of Peppertree and Cleistocactus
Care of Peppertree and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.