Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Open areas
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green
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
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
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
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
-
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
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
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Pepper
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
सेम फली
In German
Capsicum
Limabohne
In French
Capsicum
Haricot de Lima
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
cápsico
feijão-Lima
In Polish
papryka
Lima Bean
In Latin
Capsicum
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Lima Bean
Season and care of Capsicum and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lima Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Lima Bean Physical Information
Capsicum and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Lima Bean are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Lima Bean
Care of Capsicum and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.