Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Chile Pepper
In German
Ringelblume
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
pot Marigold
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Caléndula
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Chile Pepper season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Chile Pepper
Care of Pot Marigold and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.