Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Peppertree
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Peppertree
echinocactus
In German
Peppertree
echinocactus
In French
Peppertree
echinocactus
In Spanish
peppertree
echinocactus
In Greek
Peppertree
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Echinocactus
In Polish
Peppertree
Echinocactus
In Latin
Peppertree
Echinocactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Schinus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Echinocactus
Season and care of Peppertree and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Echinocactus Physical Information
Peppertree and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Echinocactus are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Peppertree and Echinocactus
Care of Peppertree and Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.