Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
Warm soil, Well Drained
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cutworms, fungus
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Cancer, Gastritis, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Italian Pepperoncini'
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Pepperoncini Pepper
Citron
In Hindi
Pepperoncini Pepper
नीबू
In German
Pepperoncini Pepper
Zitrone
In French
Pepperoncini Pepper
Citron
In Spanish
Pepperoncini Pepper
Cidra
In Greek
Pepperoncini Pepper
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
Pepperoncini Pepper
cidra
In Polish
Pepperoncini Pepper
Cytryna
In Latin
Pepperoncini Pepper
Chron
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Citron
Season and care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperoncini Pepper and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperoncini Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperoncini Pepper is Loam and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperoncini Pepper is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Pepperoncini Pepper and Citron Physical Information
Pepperoncini Pepper and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperoncini Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperoncini Pepper and Citron are as follows:
Pepperoncini Pepper flower color: White and Green
Pepperoncini Pepper leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Citron
Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperoncini Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron pruning is done 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.