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
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Black
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, 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
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
Aechmea
Shimla mirch
In German
Aechmea
Paprika
In French
Aechmea
Capsicum
In Spanish
Aechmea
Capsicum
In Greek
Αιχμέα
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Capsicum
In Polish
Aechmea
Papryka
In Latin
Aechmea
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bromelieae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Aechmea and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Aechmea and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Aechmea and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Aechmea and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Sweet Pepper
Care of Aechmea and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Sweet 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 Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.