Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Candytuft
Pepper
In Hindi
Candytuft
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Schleifenblume
Capsicum
In French
candytuft
Capsicum
In Spanish
candytuft
Pimiento
In Greek
candytuft
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
ibero
cápsico
In Polish
candytuft
papryka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candytuft and Capsicum
Season and care of Candytuft and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Candytuft and Capsicum Physical Information
Candytuft and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Capsicum are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Candytuft and Capsicum
Care of Candytuft and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.