Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Colchicum autumnale
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
Chile Pepper
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
colchique d'automne
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
cólquico
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
Chile Pepper
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and Chile Pepper season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and Chile Pepper
Care of Autumn Crocus and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus 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.