Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
सजावटी मिर्च
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Ornamental Pfeffer
In French
américaine Aloe
ornement poivre
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Ornamental Pepper
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
ornamental pimenta
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
ozdobne Pieprz
In Latin
American Aloe
decentius Pepper
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Agavaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Aloe and Ornamental Pepper
Season and care of American Aloe and Ornamental Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Ornamental Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral.
American Aloe and Ornamental Pepper Physical Information
American Aloe and Ornamental Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Ornamental Pepper are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
- Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of American Aloe and Ornamental Pepper
Care of American Aloe and Ornamental Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.