Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Open areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Admiral'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Admiral Pepper, Bell Pepper
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Devil's Backbone
In German
Paprika
Devil's Backbone
In French
poivron
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Pimiento
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Πιπεριά
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Pimentão
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
papryka
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Bell Pepper
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Bell Pepper and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Bell Pepper and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Bell Pepper and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bell Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bell Pepper is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bell Pepper is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bell Pepper and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Bell Pepper and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bell Pepper and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Bell Pepper flower color: White
Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Bell Pepper and Devils Backbone
Care of Bell Pepper and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bell Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.