Capsicum

Mock Orange

About Capsicum and Mock Orange

Capsicum

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Shrub

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Mexico

Types

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

3069

0 40000

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Habitat

Open areas

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99998-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-7

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

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Black

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Salt

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Hives, Rash

allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAPSICUM annuum

CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Pepper

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

शिमला मिर्च

Philadelphus

In German

Capsicum

Pfeifensträucher

In French

Capsicum

Philadelphus

In Spanish

Pimiento

Philadelphus

In Greek

Κοκκινοπίπερο

Philadelphus

In Portuguese

cápsico

Philadelphus

In Polish

papryka

Jaśminowiec

In Latin

Capsicum

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Cornales

Family

Solanaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Capsicum

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

5179

1 27800

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Properties of Capsicum and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Capsicum and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Capsicum and Mock Orange. Capsicum doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Capsicum does not have fragrant flowers. Capsicum has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Capsicum and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Capsicum and Mock Orange

Season and care of Capsicum and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.

Capsicum and Mock Orange Physical Information

Capsicum and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Mock Orange are as follows:

Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Capsicum and Mock Orange

Care of Capsicum and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.