Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
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, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
पेकॉन
Chile Pepper
In German
Pekannuss
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Pacanier
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Pecan
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Pecan
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Solanales
Family
Juglandaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Carya Nutt.
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Pecan and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Pecan and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Pecan and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Pecan and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Care of Pecan and Chile Pepper
Care of Pecan and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan 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.