Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
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, H1, 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
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green, Tan
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
Pot Marigold
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Ringelblume
In French
Chili Pepper
pot Marigold
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
Caléndula
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
pot Marigold
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Chile Pepper and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Pot Marigold
Care of Chile Pepper and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.