Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
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
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Yellow
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
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Black
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Chile Pepper
इमली का पेड़
In German
Chile-Pfeffer
Tamarinde
In French
Chili Pepper
tamarinier
In Spanish
La pimienta de Chile
tamarindo
In Greek
Χιλή πιπέρι
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
pimenta do Chile
tamarindo
In Polish
Chile Pepper
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Chile Pepper
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Tamarindus
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
100
100
Season and Care of Chile Pepper and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Chile Pepper and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chile Pepper and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chile Pepper is Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chile Pepper is Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Chile Pepper and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Chile Pepper and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Chile Pepper and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Chile Pepper and Tamarind tree
Care of Chile Pepper and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.