Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Chile Pepper
In German
Cordia subcordata
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Cordia subcordata
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kou and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Kou and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Kou and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Kou and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Kou and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Kou and Chile Pepper
Care of Kou and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou 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.