Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Admiral'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Admiral Pepper, Bell Pepper
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Aaron Caladium
In German
Paprika
Aaron Caladium
In French
poivron
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Pimiento
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Πιπεριά
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Pimentão
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
papryka
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Bell Pepper
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Alismatales
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bell Pepper and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Bell Pepper and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Bell Pepper and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bell Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bell Pepper is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bell Pepper is Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bell Pepper and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Bell Pepper and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bell Pepper and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Bell Pepper flower color: White
Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bell Pepper and Aaron Caladium
Care of Bell Pepper and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Bell Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.