Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
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
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, 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
Stem
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Pepper
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
jumping cholla
In German
Capsicum
jumping cholla
In French
Capsicum
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Pimiento
jumping cholla
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
cápsico
jumping cholla
In Polish
papryka
jumping cholla
In Latin
Capsicum
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Capsicum and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Capsicum and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Capsicum and Jumping Cholla
Care of Capsicum and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.