Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Open areas
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Beans
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Pepper
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
बीजपत्र
In German
Capsicum
Cotyledon
In French
Capsicum
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Pimiento
Cotyledon
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
cápsico
Cotyledon
In Polish
papryka
Liścień
In Latin
Capsicum
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Capsicum and Cotyledon
Season and care of Capsicum and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Capsicum and Cotyledon Physical Information
Capsicum and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Cotyledon are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Capsicum and Cotyledon
Care of Capsicum and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.