Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Babylon
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Shimla mirch
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Paprika
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Capsicum
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Capsicum
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Capsicum
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Papryka
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Salicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Sweet Pepper
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corkscrew Willow 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.