Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Open areas
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Pepper
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Chincherinchee
In German
Capsicum
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Capsicum
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Pimiento
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
cápsico
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
papryka
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Capsicum
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Capsicum and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Capsicum and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Capsicum and Chincherinchee
Care of Capsicum and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.