Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Pepper
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
choy sum
In German
Capsicum
choy sum
In French
Capsicum
choy sum
In Spanish
Pimiento
choy sum
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
choy sum
In Portuguese
cápsico
choy sum
In Polish
papryka
choy sum
In Latin
Capsicum
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Capparales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and Choy Sum
Season and care of Capsicum and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Choy Sum Physical Information
Capsicum and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Choy Sum are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Capsicum and Choy Sum
Care of Capsicum and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.