Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Cereus repandus
Habitat
Open areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Pepper
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Capsicum
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Capsicum
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Pimiento
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
cápsico
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
papryka
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Capsicum
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Capsicum and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Capsicum and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Capsicum and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.