Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
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
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Hives, Rash
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Pepper
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
बरमूडा घास
In German
Capsicum
Bermuda Gras
In French
Capsicum
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Pimiento
Grama
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
cápsico
grama Bermuda
In Polish
papryka
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Capsicum
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Capsicum and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Capsicum and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Bermuda Grass
Care of Capsicum and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.