Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Purple, Black
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Black Currant
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Carandas
In French
Chili Pepper
karondas
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
karondas
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
karondas
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
karondas
In Polish
Chile Pepper
karondas
In Latin
Chile Pepper
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Solanaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Karonda
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chile Pepper and Karonda Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Karonda are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Karonda
Care of Chile Pepper and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.