Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Dill
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Chile Pepper
In German
Dill Pflanze
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Dill usine
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Dill Planta
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Dill roślin
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dill and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Dill and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Chile Pepper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Dill and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Dill and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dill and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Dill and Chile Pepper
Care of Dill and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.