Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Types
-
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
Lobed and toothed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Peppertree
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Peppertree
In German
Ranunkel
Peppertree
In French
Ranunculus
Peppertree
In Spanish
ranúnculo
peppertree
In Greek
Ranunculus
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Peppertree
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Peppertree
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Sapindales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Peppertree
Season and care of Ranunculus and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ranunculus and Peppertree Physical Information
Ranunculus and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Peppertree are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Ranunculus and Peppertree
Care of Ranunculus and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Ranunculus 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.