Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Open areas
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Pepper
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Elephant Apple
In German
Capsicum
Elefant von Apple
In French
Capsicum
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Pimiento
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
cápsico
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
papryka
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Capsicum
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Dilleniales
Family
Solanaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Capsicum and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Capsicum and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Elephant Apple
Care of Capsicum and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.