Capsicum

Papyrus

About Capsicum and Papyrus

Capsicum

Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus

Number of Varieties

308

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Habitat

Open areas

Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-10

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm50.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Black

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Grass like

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

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

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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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Hummingbirds

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, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry

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

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAPSICUM annuum

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

Pepper

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

शिमला मिर्च

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

Capsicum

Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

Capsicum

usine papyrus

In Spanish

Pimiento

planta del papiro

In Greek

Κοκκινοπίπερο

πάπυρο

In Portuguese

cápsico

planta do papiro

In Polish

papryka

Papyrus roślin

In Latin

Capsicum

cHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Agaricomycetes

Order

Solanales

Poales

Family

Solanaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Capsicum

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Cariceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Capsicum and Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Capsicum and Papyrus

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

Capsicum and Papyrus Physical Information

Capsicum and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Papyrus are as follows:

Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Capsicum and Papyrus

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