Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Pepper
Crested Iris
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Capsicum
Crested Iris
In French
Capsicum
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Pimiento
Crested Iris
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
cápsico
Crested Iris
In Polish
papryka
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Capsicum
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Crested Iris
Season and care of Capsicum and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Crested Iris Physical Information
Capsicum and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Crested Iris are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Crested Iris
Care of Capsicum and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.