Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
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Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Arrowhead
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
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
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Throat itching
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Chile Pepper
In German
cherry Plum
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Prunus
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
cherry Plum
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Chile Pepper
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Chile Pepper
Care of Cherry Plum and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum 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.