Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Open areas
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
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, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Insects
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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Pepper
Deer Grass
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
हिरण घास
In German
Capsicum
Deer Grass
In French
Capsicum
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Pimiento
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
cápsico
cervos grama
In Polish
papryka
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Capsicum
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Deer Grass
Season and care of Capsicum and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Deer Grass Physical Information
Capsicum and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Capsicum and Deer Grass
Care of Capsicum and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.