Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Types
Ancho chili
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Hives, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face, Swollen Lips, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Anaheim'( Longum Group)
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Anaheim Chile, Hot Pepper
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
Anaheim Chile Plant
Elephant Bush
In German
Anaheim Chile Pflanze
Elephant Bush
In French
Anaheim Chili Plante
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Planta de Chile Anaheim
elefante Bush
In Greek
Anaheim Χιλή Φυτών
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Anaheim Chile Planta
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Anaheim Chile roślin
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Planta Anaheim Chile
bush elephant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Portulacaria
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush
Wondering what are the properties of Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush. Anaheim Chili doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Anaheim Chili does not have fragrant flowers. Anaheim Chili has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Hives, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face, Swollen Lips and Vomiting and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Hives, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face, Swollen Lips and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anaheim Chili season is Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Anaheim Chili is Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anaheim Chili is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Anaheim Chili height is 45.70 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Anaheim Chili flower color: White, Green and Ivory
Anaheim Chili leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush
Care of Anaheim Chili and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anaheim Chili pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Anaheim Chili needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.