Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
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Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring
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
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Chile Pepper
In German
QUICKSTICK
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
QUICKSTICK
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
QuickStick
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Quickstick
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Quickstick and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Chile Pepper season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Quickstick and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Quickstick and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Quickstick and Chile Pepper
Care of Quickstick and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done 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 Quickstick 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.