Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Open areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
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, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Asthma
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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Pepper
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Esperanza
In German
Capsicum
Esperanza
In French
Capsicum
Esperanza
In Spanish
Pimiento
Esperanza
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Esperanza
In Portuguese
cápsico
Esperanza
In Polish
papryka
Esperanza
In Latin
Capsicum
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Esperanza
Season and care of Capsicum and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Esperanza Physical Information
Capsicum and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Esperanza are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Esperanza
Care of Capsicum and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.