Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Water elm
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Black
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
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Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
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Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
American Elm
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Chili Pepper
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
olmo americano
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
American Elm
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
olmo americano
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Elm
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Chile Pepper and Elm Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Elm are as follows:
Care of Chile Pepper and Elm
Care of Chile Pepper and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.