Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Brazil
South America
Types
-
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Peppertree
In Hindi
Raintree
Peppertree
In German
raintree
Peppertree
In French
raintree
Peppertree
In Spanish
raintree
peppertree
In Greek
Raintree
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Raintree
Peppertree
In Polish
Raintree
Peppertree
In Latin
Raintree
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Raintree and Peppertree
Season and care of Raintree and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Peppertree season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Peppertree Physical Information
Raintree and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Peppertree are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Raintree and Peppertree
Care of Raintree and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.