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Peruvian Peppertree

Also known as

Peruvian pepper, American pepper, Escobilla, False pepper, Molle del peru, Pepper tree, Peppercorn tree, California pepper tree, Pirul, Peruvian mastic, Anacahuita and Pepperina

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Schinus molle

Genus

Schinus

Family

Anacardiaceae

Order

Sapindales

How to care for Peruvian Peppertree

💦 Water

How often to water your Peruvian Peppertree

Peruvian Peppertree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Peruvian Peppertree in your home

Peruvian Peppertree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Peruvian Peppertree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Peruvian Peppertree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Peruvian Peppertree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Peruvian Peppertree: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Peruvian Peppertree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

My rose plant is not happy. Although I know I took this plant home from my office when we were told to work from home again and was transported on one of the coldest days of the year… -45. However since then I have kept it within 1 foot of a self facing window kept extra warm and it is slowly dwindling away. I’ve included a picture of how it looks now and what it look like when I first got it and added it to my app. Any hints?

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💡 FAQs

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Peruvian Peppertree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Peruvian Peppertree is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Peruvian Peppertree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.