Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
-
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Open areas
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Tan
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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 after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Asthma
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
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Pepper
Rhododendron
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
rhododendron
In German
Capsicum
Rhododendron
In French
Capsicum
rhododendron
In Spanish
Pimiento
rododendro
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
cápsico
rododendro
In Polish
papryka
rododendron
In Latin
Capsicum
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Rhododendron
Season and care of Capsicum and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Capsicum and Rhododendron Physical Information
Capsicum and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Rhododendron are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Rhododendron
Care of Capsicum and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.