Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Admiral'
Iris germanica
Common Name
Admiral Pepper, Bell Pepper
German Iris
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
German Iris
In German
Paprika
German Iris
In French
poivron
German Iris
In Spanish
Pimiento
German Iris
In Greek
Πιπεριά
German Iris
In Portuguese
Pimentão
German Iris
In Polish
papryka
German Iris
In Latin
Bell Pepper
German Iris
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bell Pepper and German Iris
Season and care of Bell Pepper and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bell Pepper and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bell Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bell Pepper is Loam and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bell Pepper is Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bell Pepper and German Iris Physical Information
Bell Pepper and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bell Pepper and German Iris are as follows:
Bell Pepper flower color: White
Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Bell Pepper and German Iris
Care of Bell Pepper and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Iris 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.