Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
red radicchio, bicolored radicchio, (green radicchio
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-12
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brown
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
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Do Not over Water, 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
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
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
Aphids, Bacteria, Damping-off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew, fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Vitamin K, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
CICHORIUM intybus
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Radicchio, Wild Chicory
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
Radicchio
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Radicchio
In French
Chili Pepper
Radicchio
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
achicoria
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
ραντίτσιο
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
radicchio
In Polish
Chile Pepper
radicchio
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Radicchio
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Radicchio
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Radicchio is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Radicchio Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Radicchio season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Radicchio is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Radicchio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chile Pepper and Radicchio Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Radicchio physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Radicchio height is 61.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Radicchio are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Radicchio flower color: Sky Blue
- Radicchio leaf color: Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Radicchio
Care of Chile Pepper and Radicchio include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Radicchio 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 Radicchio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.