Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Open areas
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Pepper
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
दालचीनी
In French
Capsicum
Cannelle
In Spanish
Pimiento
Canela
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
cápsico
Canela
In Polish
papryka
Cynamon
In Latin
Capsicum
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Capsicum
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Cinnamon
Season and care of Capsicum and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Cinnamon Physical Information
Capsicum and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Cinnamon are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Capsicum and Cinnamon
Care of Capsicum and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.