Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
South America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Peppertree
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Peppertree
Sikalemen
In German
Peppertree
Zyklamen
In French
Peppertree
Cyclamen
In Spanish
peppertree
Ciclamen
In Greek
Peppertree
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Cíclame
In Polish
Peppertree
Cyklamen
In Latin
Peppertree
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peppertree and Cyclamen
Season and care of Peppertree and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Peppertree and Cyclamen Physical Information
Peppertree and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Cyclamen are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Peppertree and Cyclamen
Care of Peppertree and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.