Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Well Drained
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Chile Pepper
In German
Blaubart
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Bluebeard
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Barba Azul
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Sinobrody
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Bluebeard
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Bluebeard and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Chile Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Bluebeard and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Bluebeard and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Bluebeard and Chile Pepper
Care of Bluebeard and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard 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.