Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Open areas
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, 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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
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
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Pepper
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Capsicum
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Capsicum
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Pimiento
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
cápsico
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
papryka
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Capsicum
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Capsicum and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Capsicum and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Capsicum and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Capsicum and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.