Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Black
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
Shimla mirch
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Paprika
In French
Chili Pepper
Capsicum
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
Capsicum
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
Capsicum
In Polish
Chile Pepper
Papryka
In Latin
Chile Pepper
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Chile Pepper and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Sweet Pepper
Care of Chile Pepper and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Pepper 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 Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.