Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
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
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Pepper
European crab apple
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
european crab apple
In German
Capsicum
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Capsicum
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Pimiento
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
cápsico
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
papryka
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Capsicum
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Capsicum and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Capsicum and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Capsicum and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and European Crab Apple
Care of Capsicum and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.