Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Habitat
Sandy areas
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
Common Name
Artichoke
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
In Hindi
Artichoke
सजावटी मिर्च
In German
Artischocke
Ornamental Pfeffer
In French
Artichaut
ornement poivre
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Ornamental Pepper
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
ornamental pimenta
In Polish
Karczoch
ozdobne Pieprz
In Latin
cactus
decentius Pepper
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Ornamental Pepper
Season and care of Artichoke and Ornamental Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Ornamental Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Ornamental Pepper season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral.
Artichoke and Ornamental Pepper Physical Information
Artichoke and Ornamental Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Ornamental Pepper are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
- Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Ornamental Pepper
Care of Artichoke and Ornamental Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke 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.