Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Hives, Rash
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Pepper
Arjuna
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Capsicum
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Capsicum
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Pimiento
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
arjuna
In Portuguese
cápsico
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
papryka
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Capsicum and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Capsicum and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Arjuna Tree
Care of Capsicum and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.