Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
South America
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Weeping
Flower Color
Light Blue
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Pratia, Blue Star creeper
Peppertree
In Hindi
Pratia
Peppertree
In German
Pratia
Peppertree
In French
Pratia
Peppertree
In Spanish
Pratia
peppertree
In Greek
Pratia
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Pratia
Peppertree
In Polish
Pratia
Peppertree
In Latin
Pratia
Peppertree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Pratia and Peppertree
Season and care of Pratia and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Pratia and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pratia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pratia is Clay, Loam and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pratia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pratia and Peppertree Physical Information
Pratia and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Pratia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Pratia and Peppertree are as follows:
Care of Pratia and Peppertree
Care of Pratia and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pratia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Pratia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.