Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Availble
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM frutescens
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Tabasco Pepper
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Tabasco Pfeffer
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Tabasco poivre
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Tabasco Pepper
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Tabasco πιπέρι
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tabasco pimenta
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
papryka tabasco
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Tabasco Pepper
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabasco Pepper and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Tabasco Pepper and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Tabasco Pepper and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Loam and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabasco Pepper and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Tabasco Pepper and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tabasco Pepper and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Buddha's Hand
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.