Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Asia
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
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
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Black
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
green hosta
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
green hosta
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Funkie
In French
Chili Pepper
plantain lily
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
lirio de plátano
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
lírio banana
In Polish
Chile Pepper
babki lilia
In Latin
Chile Pepper
plantago lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Green Hosta
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chile Pepper and Green Hosta Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Green Hosta are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Chile Pepper and Green Hosta
Care of Chile Pepper and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.