Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Houseplant
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Eye irritation, 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
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
Common Name
Pepper
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In German
Capsicum
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In French
Capsicum
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Spanish
Pimiento
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Portuguese
cápsico
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Polish
papryka
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
In Latin
Capsicum
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Order
Solanales
Commelinales
Family
Solanaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Capsicum
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Mangles kangaroo paw
Season and care of Capsicum and Mangles kangaroo paw is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Mangles kangaroo paw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Mangles kangaroo paw Physical Information
Capsicum and Mangles kangaroo paw physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Mangles kangaroo paw are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
- Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Mangles kangaroo paw
Care of Capsicum and Mangles kangaroo paw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Mangles kangaroo paw 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 Mangles kangaroo paw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.