Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Prosopis chilensis, Prosopis juliflora
Habitat
Open areas
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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 in early spring, Remove all watersprouts, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Armored scales, Candidula scale, Flatheaded borers, Mealybugs, Mesquite girdler, Mesquite scale, Oldman longhorn, Roundheaded borers, Stem gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Conjuctivitis, Emetic, Eye Problems, Headache, Laxative, Pain in gums, Stomach aliments, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
PROSOPIS glandulosa
Common Name
Pepper
Mesquite
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
उत्तर पश्चिमी अमरीका का एक फलीदार पेड
In German
Capsicum
Mesquite
In French
Capsicum
Mesquite
In Spanish
Pimiento
mezquite
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Είδος μιμόζας
In Portuguese
cápsico
Mesquite
In Polish
papryka
Mesquite
In Latin
Capsicum
Mesquite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Capsicum and Mesquite Tree
Season and care of Capsicum and Mesquite Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Mesquite Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mesquite Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Mesquite Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Mesquite Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Mesquite Tree Physical Information
Capsicum and Mesquite Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mesquite Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Mesquite Tree are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Mesquite Tree flower color: Yellow
- Mesquite Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Capsicum and Mesquite Tree
Care of Capsicum and Mesquite Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Mesquite Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove all watersprouts and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mesquite Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.