Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-11
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, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Copper iris
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
Copper Iris
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Copper Iris
In French
Chili Pepper
Copper Iris
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
Copper Iris
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Iris Copper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Copper Iris
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chile Pepper and Copper Iris Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Copper Iris are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Copper Iris
Care of Chile Pepper and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.