Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Dried heads are used in floristry, 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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Pepper
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Capsicum
Fullers Karde
In French
Capsicum
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Pimiento
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
cápsico
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
papryka
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Capsicum
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Solanaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Dipsacoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Capsicum and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Capsicum and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Capsicum and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.