Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
Open areas
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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 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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Hydrangeoideae
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.