Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central America, Mexico
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Open areas
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-8
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Throat itching, 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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Pepper
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Mousemelon
In German
Capsicum
Maus Melone
In French
Capsicum
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Pimiento
Mousemelon
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
cápsico
melão rato
In Polish
papryka
mysz melona
In Latin
Capsicum
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Capsicum and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Capsicum and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Capsicum and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Capsicum and Mouse Melon
Care of Capsicum and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.