Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Pale White, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water frequently while growing
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Black Currant
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Chile Pepper
In German
Carandas
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
karondas
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
karondas
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
karondas
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
karondas
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
karondas
Chile Pepper
In Latin
karondas
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Apocynaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Karonda and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Karonda and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Karonda and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Karonda and Chile Pepper
Care of Karonda and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda 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.
