Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Open areas
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Pepper
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
आबोली
In German
Capsicum
Kracher-Blume
In French
Capsicum
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Pimiento
flor petardo
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
cápsico
flor foguete
In Polish
papryka
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Capsicum
flos Firecracker
Family
Solanaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Capsicum and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Capsicum and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Firecracker Flower
Care of Capsicum and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.