Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Open areas
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Pepper
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
पेकॉन
In German
Capsicum
Pekannuss
In French
Capsicum
Pacanier
In Spanish
Pimiento
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Pecan
In Portuguese
cápsico
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
papryka
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Juglandales
Family
Solanaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Pecan
Season and care of Capsicum and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Pecan Physical Information
Capsicum and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Pecan are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Pecan
Care of Capsicum and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.