Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
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Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
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
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Pepper
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Perilla plant
In German
Capsicum
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Capsicum
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Pimiento
planta de perilla
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
cápsico
planta Perilla
In Polish
papryka
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Capsicum
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Perilla
Season and care of Capsicum and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Perilla Physical Information
Capsicum and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Perilla are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Capsicum and Perilla
Care of Capsicum and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.