Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Open areas
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Allergy
Hives, Rash
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Pepper
Schefflera
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Schefflera
In German
Capsicum
Schefflera
In French
Capsicum
Schefflera
In Spanish
Pimiento
Schefflera
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Schefflera
In Portuguese
cápsico
Schefflera
In Polish
papryka
Schefflera
In Latin
Capsicum
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Schefflera
Season and care of Capsicum and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Schefflera Physical Information
Capsicum and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Capsicum and Schefflera
Care of Capsicum and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.