Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Habitat
Open areas
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Rodents
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
Pepper
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Northern Sea Oats
In German
Capsicum
Northern Seehafer
In French
Capsicum
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
Pimiento
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
cápsico
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
papryka
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
Capsicum
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Capsicum and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Northern Sea Oats season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Capsicum and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Capsicum and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Capsicum and Northern Sea Oats include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.