Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
South America
Types
-
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Arrowhead
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Peppertree
In Hindi
Quisco
Peppertree
In German
Quisco
Peppertree
In French
Quisco
Peppertree
In Spanish
Quisco
peppertree
In Greek
Quisco
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Quisco
Peppertree
In Polish
Quisco
Peppertree
In Latin
Quisco
Peppertree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Quisco and Peppertree
Season and care of Quisco and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Peppertree season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quisco and Peppertree Physical Information
Quisco and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Peppertree are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Quisco and Peppertree
Care of Quisco and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done 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 Quisco 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.