Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Open areas
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Fertilize three times a year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Pepper
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Lignum Vitae
In German
Capsicum
Lignum Vitae
In French
Capsicum
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
Pimiento
Palo santo
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
cápsico
pau-santo
In Polish
papryka
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Capsicum
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Capsicum and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Capsicum and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Capsicum and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Capsicum and Lignum Vitae
Care of Capsicum and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.