Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Pepper
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
ramphal
In German
Capsicum
Netzannone
In French
Capsicum
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
Pimiento
Annona reticulata
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Ramphal
In Portuguese
cápsico
coração-de-boi
In Polish
papryka
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
In Latin
Capsicum
Ramphal
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Annonoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Ramphal
Season and care of Capsicum and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ramphal season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Ramphal Physical Information
Capsicum and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Ramphal are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
- Ramphal leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Ramphal
Care of Capsicum and Ramphal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.