Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Leaves used for wrapping food
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Peppertree
Homalomena
In Hindi
Peppertree
Homalomena
In German
Peppertree
Homalomena
In French
Peppertree
Homalomena
In Spanish
peppertree
Homalomena
In Greek
Peppertree
Homalomena
In Portuguese
Peppertree
homalomena
In Polish
Peppertree
Homalomena
In Latin
Peppertree
Homalomena
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Homalomena
Season and care of Peppertree and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Homalomena Physical Information
Peppertree and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Homalomena are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Peppertree and Homalomena
Care of Peppertree and Homalomena 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 Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.