Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
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
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Toxic
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, Borders
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
tail flower
Chile Pepper
In German
Schwanz Blume
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
tail flower
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Tail flower
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Tailflower
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Tail flower
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Araceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Anthocercis
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Tail Flower and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Tail Flower and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Tail Flower and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Tail Flower and Chile Pepper
Care of Tail Flower and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower 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.