Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
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Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Pollen
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
persian violet
Chile Pepper
In German
persian violet
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
persian violet
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Violeta persa
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Persian Violet
Chile Pepper
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Gentianaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Persian Violet and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Persian Violet and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Persian Violet and Chile Pepper
Care of Persian Violet and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet 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.