Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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
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Flower Color
White
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Pepper
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Capsicum
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Capsicum
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Pimiento
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
cápsico
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
papryka
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Capsicum
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Capsicum and Mashua
Season and care of Capsicum and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Mashua Physical Information
Capsicum and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Mashua are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Capsicum and Mashua
Care of Capsicum and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.