Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Open areas
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
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Flower Color
White
Yellow
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Pepper
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
ब्राह्मी
In German
Capsicum
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Capsicum
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Pimiento
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Brahmi
In Portuguese
cápsico
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Solanaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Brahmi
Season and care of Capsicum and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Brahmi Physical Information
Capsicum and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Brahmi are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Brahmi
Care of Capsicum and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.