Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Acuminate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
candelabro
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
candelabro
Chile Pepper
In German
candelabro
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
candelabro
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
candelabro
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
candelabro
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
candelabro
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
candelabro
Chile Pepper
In Latin
candelabro
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Browningia
Capsicum
Clade
-
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candelabro and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Candelabro and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Chile Pepper season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Candelabro and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Candelabro and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Chile Pepper
Care of Candelabro and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabro 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.