Capsicum

Osage Orange

About Capsicum and Osage Orange

Capsicum

Osage Orange

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Maclura pomifera

Number of Varieties

301

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Habitat

Open areas

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-1

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, 10, 11, 12, 13

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm760.00 cm

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm1,219.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Black

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial 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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Salt

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Hives, Rash

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

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

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences

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

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAPSICUM annuum

MACLURA pomifera

Common Name

Pepper

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

In Hindi

शिमला मिर्च

ओसेज संतरे

In German

Capsicum

Osage Orange

In French

Capsicum

Osage orange

In Spanish

Pimiento

Osage naranja

In Greek

Κοκκινοπίπερο

Osage Πορτοκαλί

In Portuguese

cápsico

Osage laranja

In Polish

papryka

Osage Pomarańczowy

In Latin

Capsicum

Aliquam Osage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Rosales

Family

Solanaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Capsicum

Maclura

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Capsiceae

Moreae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Capsicum and Osage Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Capsicum and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Capsicum and Osage Orange. Capsicum doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Capsicum does not have fragrant flowers. Capsicum has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Osage 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 Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Capsicum and Osage Orange

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

Capsicum and Osage Orange Physical Information

Capsicum and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Osage Orange are as follows:

Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green

Care of Capsicum and Osage Orange

Care of Capsicum and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.