Peppertree

Elephant Bush

About Peppertree and Elephant Bush

Peppertree

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

South America

Southern Africa

Types

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

10030

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1110-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

10-1

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

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.20 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Rose

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Condiment, Gum

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHINUS molle

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Peppertree

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Peppertree

Elephant Bush

In German

Peppertree

Elephant Bush

In French

Peppertree

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

peppertree

elefante Bush

In Greek

Peppertree

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Peppertree

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Peppertree

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Peppertree

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Caryophyllales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Schinus

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

6001

1 27800

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Properties of Peppertree and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Peppertree and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Peppertree and Elephant Bush. Peppertree doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Peppertree does not have fragrant flowers. Peppertree has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peppertree and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Peppertree and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Peppertree and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Peppertree and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Peppertree and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Peppertree and Elephant Bush

Care of Peppertree and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.