Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Pepper
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
cornelian चेरी
In German
Capsicum
Kornelkirsche
In French
Capsicum
cornouiller
In Spanish
Pimiento
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
cápsico
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
papryka
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Capsicum
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Capsicum and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Capsicum and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Capsicum and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Capsicum and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.