Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Open areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Tan
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Pepper
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Capsicum
Yambohne
In French
Capsicum
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Pimiento
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
cápsico
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
papryka
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Capsicum
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Capsicum and Jicama
Season and care of Capsicum and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Jicama Physical Information
Capsicum and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Jicama are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Jicama
Care of Capsicum and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.