Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Central America, South America
Africa, Southern Asia
Number of Varieties
12
10
Habitat
Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 5
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, 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
White, Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM frutescens
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Tabasco Pepper
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
tandalja bhaji
In German
Tabasco Pfeffer
Tampala
In French
Tabasco poivre
Tampala
In Spanish
Tabasco Pepper
Tampala
In Greek
Tabasco πιπέρι
Tampala
In Portuguese
Tabasco pimenta
Tampala
In Polish
papryka tabasco
Tampala
In Latin
Tabasco Pepper
Tampala
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Tabasco Pepper and Tampala
Season and care of Tabasco Pepper and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Tabasco Pepper and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tampala season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Loam and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabasco Pepper and Tampala Physical Information
Tabasco Pepper and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tabasco Pepper and Tampala are as follows:
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Tampala
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Tampala 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 Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.