Capsicum

Pinkroot

About Capsicum and Pinkroot

Capsicum

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

301

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Habitat

Open areas

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

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

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm91.40 cm

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Black

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Salt

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Hives, Rash

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

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

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAPSICUM annuum

Spigelia marilandica

Common Name

Pepper

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

In Hindi

शिमला मिर्च

pinkroot

In German

Capsicum

Spigelia

In French

Capsicum

Spigelia

In Spanish

Pimiento

Spigelia

In Greek

Κοκκινοπίπερο

Spigelia

In Portuguese

cápsico

Spigelia

In Polish

papryka

Spigelia

In Latin

Capsicum

Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Gentianales

Family

Solanaceae

Loganiceae

Genus

Capsicum

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

560

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Properties of Capsicum and Pinkroot

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

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Season and Care of Capsicum and Pinkroot

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

Capsicum and Pinkroot Physical Information

Capsicum and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Pinkroot are as follows:

Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Capsicum and Pinkroot

Care of Capsicum and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.