Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Sandy areas
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Intestinal gas
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Artichoke
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
Artichoke
Chile Pepper
In German
Artischocke
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Artichaut
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Alcachofa
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Karczoch
Chile Pepper
In Latin
cactus
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Artichoke and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Chile Pepper season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Artichoke and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Artichoke and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Artichoke and Chile Pepper
Care of Artichoke and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke 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.