Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Lower slopes, meadows
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
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Not Available
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
Gazania
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Gazania
In French
Chili Pepper
Gazania
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
Gazania
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
Gazania
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
Gazania
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Gazania
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Gazania
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Gazania
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gazania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Chile Pepper and Gazania Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Gazania are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Gazania
Care of Chile Pepper and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.