Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
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Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
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
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Do not water excessively, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Beautification, Bog Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
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Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
CYTISUS 'Lena'
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Broom
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
Broom
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Besen
In French
Chili Pepper
balai
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
escoba
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
σκούπα
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
vassoura
In Polish
Chile Pepper
miotła
In Latin
Chile Pepper
iuniperorum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Broom
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chile Pepper and Broom Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Broom are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Broom flower color: Yellow, Red and Lemon yellow
- Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Broom
Care of Chile Pepper and Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.