Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa, Asia
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, 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
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
बैंगन
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Aubergine
In French
Chili Pepper
Aubergine
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
Berenjena
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
Berinjela
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Bakłażan
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Eggplant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Number of Species
100
100
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Eggplant
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Chile Pepper and Eggplant Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Eggplant are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Eggplant
Care of Chile Pepper and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.