Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Acicular
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Peppertree
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Peppertree
Pelargonium
In German
Peppertree
Pelargonium
In French
Peppertree
Pelargonium
In Spanish
peppertree
Pelargonium
In Greek
Peppertree
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Peppertree
pelargônio
In Polish
Peppertree
Pelargonium
In Latin
Peppertree
Pelargonium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Geraniales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Schinus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Pelargonium
Season and care of Peppertree and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Peppertree and Pelargonium Physical Information
Peppertree and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Pelargonium are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Pelargonium
Care of Peppertree and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.