Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Irritation to stomach
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
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Pepper
Celery
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
अजवायन
In German
Capsicum
Sellerie
In French
Capsicum
Céleri
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
cápsico
Aipo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and Celery
Season and care of Capsicum and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Celery Physical Information
Capsicum and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Celery are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Capsicum and Celery
Care of Capsicum and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.