Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
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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
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Pepper
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Capsicum
Echte Kamille
In French
Capsicum
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Pimiento
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
cápsico
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
papryka
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Capsicum
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Capsicum
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Capsiceae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and German Chamomile
Season and care of Capsicum and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and German Chamomile Physical Information
Capsicum and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and German Chamomile are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and German Chamomile
Care of Capsicum and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.