Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Chilopsis linearis
-
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Warm soil, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Cutworms, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Asthma
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Cancer, Gastritis, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Italian Pepperoncini'
Common Name
Desert Willow
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Pepperoncini Pepper
In German
Wüsten Weide
Pepperoncini Pepper
In French
desert Willow
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Polish
desert Willow
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Latin
desert Willow
Pepperoncini Pepper
Family
Bignoniaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Pepperoncini Pepper
Season and care of Desert Willow and Pepperoncini Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Pepperoncini Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pepperoncini Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Pepperoncini Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperoncini Pepper is Neutral.
Desert Willow and Pepperoncini Pepper Physical Information
Desert Willow and Pepperoncini Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pepperoncini Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Pepperoncini Pepper are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Pepperoncini Pepper flower color: White and Green
- Pepperoncini Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Willow and Pepperoncini Pepper
Care of Desert Willow and Pepperoncini Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pepperoncini Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pepperoncini Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.