Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Not available
Habitat
Open areas
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Salt, Wind
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Pepper
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Capsicum
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Capsicum
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Pimiento
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
cápsico
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
papryka
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Capsicum
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Capsicum and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Capsicum and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Capsicum and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.