Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Warm soil, Well Drained
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cutworms, fungus
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Cancer, Gastritis, Nutrients, Weight loss
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Italian Pepperoncini'
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Pepperoncini Pepper
Candytuft
In Hindi
Pepperoncini Pepper
Candytuft
In German
Pepperoncini Pepper
Schleifenblume
In French
Pepperoncini Pepper
candytuft
In Spanish
Pepperoncini Pepper
candytuft
In Greek
Pepperoncini Pepper
candytuft
In Portuguese
Pepperoncini Pepper
ibero
In Polish
Pepperoncini Pepper
candytuft
In Latin
Pepperoncini Pepper
Coleus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Candytuft
Season and care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperoncini Pepper and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperoncini Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candytuft season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperoncini Pepper is Loam and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperoncini Pepper is Neutral and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pepperoncini Pepper and Candytuft Physical Information
Pepperoncini Pepper and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperoncini Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Pepperoncini Pepper and Candytuft are as follows:
Pepperoncini Pepper flower color: White and Green
Pepperoncini Pepper leaf color: Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Candytuft
Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperoncini Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pepperoncini Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.