Peppertree

Mexican primrose

About Peppertree and Mexican primrose

Peppertree

Mexican primrose

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

South America

Texas

Types

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

10025

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-118-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

10-6

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Weeping

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.20 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Rose

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Alternate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

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

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Drought

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Irritate the mucus membrane

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Condiment, Gum

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

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

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHINUS molle

OENOTHERA mexicana

Common Name

Peppertree

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

In Hindi

Peppertree

Mexican primrose

In German

Peppertree

Rosa Nachtkerze

In French

Peppertree

Mexican primrose

In Spanish

peppertree

Primrose mexicana

In Greek

Peppertree

Μεξικού Primrose

In Portuguese

Peppertree

Mexican Primrose

In Polish

Peppertree

Mexican Primrose

In Latin

Peppertree

Mexicanus Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Myrtales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Schinus

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

600145

1 27800

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Properties of Peppertree and Mexican primrose

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

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Season and Care of Peppertree and Mexican primrose

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

Peppertree and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Peppertree and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Mexican primrose are as follows:

Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Peppertree and Mexican primrose

Care of Peppertree and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.