Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Not available
Habitat
Open areas
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Loam, Sand
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hives, Rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Pepper
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
candelabra
In German
Capsicum
Kandelaber
In French
Capsicum
candélabre
In Spanish
Pimiento
Candelabra
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
cápsico
Candelabra
In Polish
papryka
świeczniki
In Latin
Capsicum
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and Candelabra
Season and care of Capsicum and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Candelabra Physical Information
Capsicum and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Candelabra are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Capsicum and Candelabra
Care of Capsicum and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Candelabra 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.