Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
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Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
Stevia
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Stevia
In French
Chili Pepper
Stevia
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
Stevia
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
Stevia
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
Stevia
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Stewia
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Stevia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Stevia
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Stevia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chile Pepper and Stevia Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Stevia are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Stevia
Care of Chile Pepper and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.