Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Madagascar
  
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open areas
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
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
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Hives, Rash
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides
  
Common Name
Pepper
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In German
Capsicum
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In French
Capsicum
  
Backbone du Diable
  
In Spanish
Pimiento
  
El espinazo del diablo
  
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
  
Devil's Backbone
  
In Portuguese
cápsico
  
Espinha do Diabo
  
In Polish
papryka
  
Kręgosłup diabła
  
In Latin
Capsicum
  
Narum diaboli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Capsicum
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Capsiceae
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Euphorbioideae
  
Season and Care of Capsicum and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Capsicum and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Capsicum and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Capsicum and Devils Backbone
Care of Capsicum and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.