Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, 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
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Asthma
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Red Currant
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
Red Currant
Chile Pepper
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Groseille
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Grosella
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Groselha
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Chile Pepper
In Latin
red RIBES
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Currant and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Red Currant and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Chile Pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Red Currant and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Red Currant and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Red Currant and Chile Pepper
Care of Red Currant and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant 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.