Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Japan
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Several shades of Green
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, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hives, Rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Pepper
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
hakone grass
In German
Capsicum
Hakone Gras
In French
Capsicum
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
Pimiento
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
cápsico
Hakone grama
In Polish
papryka
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Capsicum
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Capsicum and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Capsicum and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Capsicum and Hakone Grass
Care of Capsicum and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.