Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division
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, 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
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, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Gastric disturbances, 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
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Iris germanica
Common Name
Pepper
German Iris
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
German Iris
In German
Capsicum
German Iris
In French
Capsicum
German Iris
In Spanish
Pimiento
German Iris
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
German Iris
In Portuguese
cápsico
German Iris
In Polish
papryka
German Iris
In Latin
Capsicum
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and German Iris
Season and care of Capsicum and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and German Iris Physical Information
Capsicum and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and German Iris are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Capsicum and German Iris
Care of Capsicum and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and German Iris 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 Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.