Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Heliotropium
Habitat
Open areas
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
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, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
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, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, 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
-
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
Common Name
Pepper
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
हेलीओट्रोप
In German
Capsicum
Heliotrop
In French
Capsicum
héliotrope
In Spanish
Pimiento
heliotropo
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
cápsico
heliotrópio
In Polish
papryka
heliotrop
In Latin
Capsicum
Heliotrope
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Heliotropium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Heliotropioideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Heliotrope
Season and care of Capsicum and Heliotrope is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Heliotrope Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heliotrope season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Heliotrope Physical Information
Capsicum and Heliotrope physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Heliotrope are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
- Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Heliotrope
Care of Capsicum and Heliotrope include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.