Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
coastal environs
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
Pitanga
Chile Pepper
In German
Pitanga
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Pitanga
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Pitanga
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Pitanga
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Pitanga
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Pitanga
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Pitanga
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pitanga and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Pitanga and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Chile Pepper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Pitanga and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Pitanga and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Pitanga and Chile Pepper
Care of Pitanga and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga 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.