Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
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
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Pepper
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Joshua Tree
In German
Capsicum
Joshua Tree
In French
Capsicum
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
Pimiento
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
cápsico
Joshua Tree
In Polish
papryka
Joshua Tree
In Latin
Capsicum
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Capsicum and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Capsicum and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Joshua Tree
Care of Capsicum and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.