Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Open areas
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Pepper
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Capsicum
Kroton
In French
Capsicum
Croton
In Spanish
Pimiento
Croton Planta
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
cápsico
cróton
In Polish
papryka
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Capsicum
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Crotoneae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Croton
Season and care of Capsicum and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Croton season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Croton Physical Information
Capsicum and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Croton are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Capsicum and Croton
Care of Capsicum and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.