Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Chili Pepper
arbousier
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
medronheiro
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Chile Pepper
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chile Pepper and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Strawberry Tree
Care of Chile Pepper and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.