Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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, Red, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf 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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Pollen
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Chile Pepper
In German
Red Buckeye
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Red Buckeye
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Chile Pepper
Care of Red Buckeye and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye 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.