Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Habitat
Open areas
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, 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, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Pepper
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Evening Primrose
In German
Capsicum
Evening Primrose
In French
Capsicum
onagre
In Spanish
Pimiento
onagra
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
cápsico
Evening Primrose
In Polish
papryka
wiesiołka
In Latin
Capsicum
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Capsicum and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Evening Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Capsicum and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Evening Primrose flower color: Yellow
- Evening Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Evening Primrose
Care of Capsicum and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Evening Primrose pruning is done 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 Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.