Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
Open areas
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
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
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Pepper
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Capsicum
Feuerbohne
In French
Capsicum
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
Pimiento
Ayocote
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
cápsico
Feijão-da-espanha
In Latin
Capsicum
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Capsicum and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Capsicum and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Capsicum and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Capsicum and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Scarlet Runner Bean 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 Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.