Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
etrog
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Citron
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
नीबू
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Zitrone
In French
Chili Pepper
Citron
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
Cidra
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
cidra
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Cytryna
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Chron
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Citron
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Chile Pepper and Citron Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Citron are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Citron
Care of Chile Pepper and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.