Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
Chile Pepper
In German
Aaron Caladium
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Aaron Caladium
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Solanales
Family
Araceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and Chile Pepper
Care of Aaron Caladium and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.