Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
-
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
Open areas
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Pepper
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Azalea
In German
Capsicum
Azalee
In French
Capsicum
azalée
In Spanish
Pimiento
azalea
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
αζάλεα
In Portuguese
cápsico
Azalea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Azalea
Season and care of Capsicum and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Azalea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Azalea is Acidic.
Capsicum and Azalea Physical Information
Capsicum and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Capsicum and Azalea
Care of Capsicum and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Azalea 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.