Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
South America
Types
-
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Peppertree
In Hindi
pinkroot
Peppertree
In German
Spigelia
Peppertree
In French
Spigelia
Peppertree
In Spanish
Spigelia
peppertree
In Greek
Spigelia
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Peppertree
In Polish
Spigelia
Peppertree
In Latin
Spigelia
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Loganiceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Peppertree
Season and care of Pinkroot and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Peppertree Physical Information
Pinkroot and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Peppertree are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Peppertree
Care of Pinkroot and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.