Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
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, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Green, Orange Red
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
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Peppertree
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
Peppertree
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Peppertree
Igel Kaktus
In French
Peppertree
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
peppertree
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Peppertree
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Peppertree
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Peppertree
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Peppertree
cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Echinopsis
Season and care of Peppertree and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Echinopsis Physical Information
Peppertree and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Echinopsis are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Peppertree and Echinopsis
Care of Peppertree and Echinopsis 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 Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.