Peruvian pepper seeds with thin leaves

Peruvian pepper from ornamental trees and honey trees, medium-sized with evergreen leaves, its small fruits are reddish-pink in color, used for many medical purposes, and in culinary dishes as a substitute for black pepper. Scientific name: Schinus molle. Other names: Pink pepper, Thin pepper, False pepper tree, California pepper tree. Family: Anacardiaceae. Native habitat: The original habitat of the pink pepper tree is South America, especially in Peru and Brazil, and it is now cultivated in various countries around the world. Fruits: Its fruits are small dark red berries that appear in clusters. Flowers: Small, yellow, attractive to bees. Leaves: Long, slender, green. Height: This tree ranges from 6 to 10 meters tall. Cultivation of Peruvian pepper and environmental conditions: Peruvian pepper is cultivated in all climatic conditions and environments; it is highly tolerant of drought and thirst, as well as low and high temperatures. It can also be grown in moderate climates such as greenhouses. Soil and fertilizer: Sandy and well-drained, neutral pH. Organic fertilizer is used during cold and moderate seasons, considering the plant’s fertilization needs. Watering method: It is watered regularly during the first two years, and once its roots are established, it becomes resistant to drought and wind. Weather conditions, soil humidity, and climatic conditions of the plant should be considered. Sun exposure: Pink pepper is grown under full sun. Propagation: By seeds and cuttings. Planting time: It is planted from November to March, or at any time of the year outside these weather conditions and climates, inside greenhouses. Flowering time: Flowers bloom between April and July, small in size and yellowish-white in color, grouped in dense clusters. Harvest time: When the seeds turn pink, they have reached maturity; generally, this occurs at the end of summer. Benefits and uses of Peruvian pepper: Beekeepers cultivate it and care for it because its flowers produce food for bees. It is used as an ornamental tree in gardens, streets, and parks. It has many medical uses, such as treating fungi and bacteria, chest pain issues, blood pressure regulation, and relieving joint pain and rheumatism. Pests and diseases: Pink pepper is not fragile or sensitive to various diseases and parasites.