African Iris

Capsicum

About African Iris and Capsicum

African Iris

Capsicum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Southern Africa

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Perennial

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

5030

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Habitat

Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-10-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.30 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm20.30 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Scale

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Hives, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Ethnobotanic

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Root

Fruits

Other Uses

Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIETES bicolor

CAPSICUM annuum

Common Name

African iris, Fortnight lily

Pepper

In Hindi

African Iris

शिमला मिर्च

In German

Afrikanische Iris

Capsicum

In French

African Iris

Capsicum

In Spanish

Iris africano

Pimiento

In Greek

Αφρικανική Iris

Κοκκινοπίπερο

In Portuguese

Iris africano

cápsico

In Polish

Afryki Iris

papryka

In Latin

African Iris

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Solanales

Family

Iridaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Dietes

Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Irideae

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Solanoideae

Number of Species

3005

1 27800

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Properties of African Iris and Capsicum

Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Capsicum? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Capsicum. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Capsicum doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Capsicum has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 African Iris and Capsicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of African Iris and Capsicum

Season and care of African Iris and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.

African Iris and Capsicum Physical Information

African Iris and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Capsicum are as follows:

African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green

Care of African Iris and Capsicum

Care of African Iris and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.