Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
South America
Not Available
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, 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
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Grown for shade, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Delonix regia
Common Name
Peppertree
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
In Hindi
Peppertree
गुलमोहर
In German
Peppertree
Flammenbaum
In French
Peppertree
Delonix regia
In Spanish
peppertree
malinche
In Greek
Peppertree
Delonix regia
In Portuguese
Peppertree
flamboiã
In Polish
Peppertree
wianowłostka królewska
In Latin
Peppertree
CHORIZIA
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peppertree and Royal Poinciana
Wondering what are the properties of Peppertree and Royal Poinciana? We provide you with everything About Peppertree and Royal Poinciana. Peppertree doesn't have thorns and Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns. Also Peppertree does not have fragrant flowers. Peppertree has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane and Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peppertree and Royal Poinciana
Season and care of Peppertree and Royal Poinciana is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Royal Poinciana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Poinciana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Royal Poinciana Physical Information
Peppertree and Royal Poinciana physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Royal Poinciana are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
- Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Royal Poinciana
Care of Peppertree and Royal Poinciana 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 Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Poinciana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.