Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Peppertree
False Indigo
In Hindi
Peppertree
इंडिगो
In German
Peppertree
falsches Indigo
In French
Peppertree
faux Indigo
In Spanish
peppertree
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Peppertree
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Peppertree
false Indigo
In Polish
Peppertree
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Peppertree
falsum indicum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and False Indigo
Season and care of Peppertree and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and False Indigo Physical Information
Peppertree and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and False Indigo are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Peppertree and False Indigo
Care of Peppertree and False Indigo 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 False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.