Capsicum

Russian Olive

About Capsicum and Russian Olive

Capsicum

Russian Olive

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Types

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Number of Varieties

3030

0 40000

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Habitat

Open areas

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99992-8

0 99

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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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Yellow green, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Yellow, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Black

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water

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

pruning needed for strong structure

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

Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Salt

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Hives, Rash

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as Ornamental plant

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

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAPSICUM annuum

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

Common Name

Pepper

Russian Olive

In Hindi

शिमला मिर्च

रूस ओलिव

In German

Capsicum

russische Olive

In French

Capsicum

Olive russe

In Spanish

Pimiento

oliva ruso

In Greek

Κοκκινοπίπερο

Ρωσική Ελιάς

In Portuguese

cápsico

Olive russo

In Polish

papryka

rosyjski Olive

In Latin

Capsicum

Russian Olive

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Rhamnales

Family

Solanaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Capsicum

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

540

1 27800

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Properties of Capsicum and Russian Olive

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

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Season and Care of Capsicum and Russian Olive

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

Capsicum and Russian Olive Physical Information

Capsicum and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Russian Olive are as follows:

Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver

Care of Capsicum and Russian Olive

Care of Capsicum and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.