Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central United States, Canada
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Open areas
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
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, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Pepper
Blue Ash
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Blue Ash plant
In German
Capsicum
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Capsicum
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Pimiento
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
cápsico
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
papryka
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Capsicum
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Solanaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Blue Ash
Season and care of Capsicum and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Blue Ash Physical Information
Capsicum and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Blue Ash are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Blue Ash
Care of Capsicum and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.