Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Open areas
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Pepper
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Capsicum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Capsicum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Pimiento
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
cápsico
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
papryka
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Capsicum
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Capsicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Capsicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Capsicum and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.