Peppertree

Elkhorn

About Peppertree and Elkhorn

Peppertree

Elkhorn

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

South America

Eastern Asia, India

Types

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

100-

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

Temperate Regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1110-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Weeping

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.20 cm12.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow

Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Rose

Pink

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

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale

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

Insects

Allergy

Irritate the mucus membrane

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Condiment, Gum

Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHINUS molle

EUPHORBIA lactea

Common Name

Peppertree

Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn

In Hindi

Peppertree

Elkhorn

In German

Peppertree

Elkhorn

In French

Peppertree

Elkhorn

In Spanish

peppertree

cuerno de alce

In Greek

Peppertree

Elkhorn

In Portuguese

Peppertree

Elkhorn

In Polish

Peppertree

Elkhorn

In Latin

Peppertree

Elkhorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Malpighiales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Schinus

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

6001

1 27800

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Properties of Peppertree and Elkhorn

Wondering what are the properties of Peppertree and Elkhorn? We provide you with everything About Peppertree and Elkhorn. Peppertree doesn't have thorns and Elkhorn doesn't have thorns. Also Peppertree does not have fragrant flowers. Peppertree has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane and Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Peppertree and Elkhorn

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

Peppertree and Elkhorn Physical Information

Peppertree and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Elkhorn are as follows:

Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green

Care of Peppertree and Elkhorn

Care of Peppertree and Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.