Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis
Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
In Hindi
Aechmea
Paprika Pepper
In German
Aechmea
Paprika -Pfeffer
In French
Aechmea
Paprika Pepper
In Spanish
Aechmea
Pimentón pimienta
In Greek
Αιχμέα
πάπρικα πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Paprika pimenta
In Polish
Aechmea
Papryka Papryka
In Latin
Aechmea
Paprika Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bromelieae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Aechmea and Paprika Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and Paprika Pepper? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and Paprika Pepper. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and Paprika Pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Paprika Pepper has allergic reactions like Dermititis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aechmea and Paprika Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and Paprika Pepper
Season and care of Aechmea and Paprika Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Paprika Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Paprika Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Paprika Pepper is Neutral.
Aechmea and Paprika Pepper Physical Information
Aechmea and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Paprika Pepper are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Paprika Pepper
Care of Aechmea and Paprika Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Paprika Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.