Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
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Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
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Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Echte Kamille
In French
Chili Pepper
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Capsicum
Matricaria
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Chile Pepper and German Chamomile
Season and care of Chile Pepper and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Chile Pepper and German Chamomile Physical Information
Chile Pepper and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and German Chamomile are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Chile Pepper and German Chamomile
Care of Chile Pepper and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.