Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 4
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Brown, Chocolate
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Pepper
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Capsicum
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
Capsicum
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
Pimiento
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
cápsico
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
papryka
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Capsicum
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Solanaceae
Pedaliaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Proboscidea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Capsicum and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ram's Horn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Capsicum and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Ram's Horn
Care of Capsicum and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.