Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Habitat
Warm soil, Well Drained
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Cutworms, fungus
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Cancer, Gastritis, Nutrients, Weight loss
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Italian Pepperoncini'
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Pepperoncini Pepper
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
Pepperoncini Pepper
Borage
In German
Pepperoncini Pepper
Borretsch
In French
Pepperoncini Pepper
Bourrache
In Spanish
Pepperoncini Pepper
borraja
In Greek
Pepperoncini Pepper
Borage
In Portuguese
Pepperoncini Pepper
Borragem
In Polish
Pepperoncini Pepper
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Pepperoncini Pepper
borage
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Borage
Season and care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperoncini Pepper and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperoncini Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Borage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperoncini Pepper is Loam and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Pepperoncini Pepper is Neutral and for Borage is Neutral.
Pepperoncini Pepper and Borage Physical Information
Pepperoncini Pepper and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperoncini Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pepperoncini Pepper and Borage are as follows:
Pepperoncini Pepper flower color: White and Green
Pepperoncini Pepper leaf color: Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Borage
Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperoncini Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pepperoncini Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.