Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
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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
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Peppertree
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Peppertree
jumping cholla
In German
Peppertree
jumping cholla
In French
Peppertree
jumping cholla
In Spanish
peppertree
jumping cholla
In Greek
Peppertree
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Peppertree
jumping cholla
In Polish
Peppertree
jumping cholla
In Latin
Peppertree
jumping cholla
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Schinus
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Peppertree and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Peppertree and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Peppertree and Jumping Cholla
Care of Peppertree and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.