Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
-
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
Elephant Apple
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Elefant von Apple
In French
Chili Pepper
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Dilleniales
Family
Solanaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Chile Pepper and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Elephant Apple
Care of Chile Pepper and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.