Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
Open areas
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Pepper
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Capsicum
Blue Berry Baum
In French
Capsicum
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
Pimiento
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
cápsico
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
papryka
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
Capsicum
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Blue Berry
Season and care of Capsicum and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Blue Berry Physical Information
Capsicum and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Blue Berry are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Blue Berry
Care of Capsicum and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.