Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Citrus
Habitat
Open areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Orange, Lemon yellow
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Cuttings
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, 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
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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Acidic, Nausea
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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Pepper
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Meyer Lemon
In German
Capsicum
Meyer Lemon
In French
Capsicum
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Pimiento
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
cápsico
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
papryka
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Capsicum
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Capsicum and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Capsicum and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Meyer Lemon
Care of Capsicum and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.