Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Water elm
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
American Elm
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Chile Pepper
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
orme d'Amérique
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
olmo americano
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
American Elm
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
olmo americano
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Elm and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Elm and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Elm and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Elm and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Care of Elm and Chile Pepper
Care of Elm and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.