Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
California
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Habitat
Open areas
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
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
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Pepper
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Sea Lettuce
In German
Capsicum
Meersalat
In French
Capsicum
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Pimiento
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
cápsico
alface mar
In Polish
papryka
Sea sałata
In Latin
Capsicum
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Capsicum and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Capsicum and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Capsicum and Sea Lettuce
Care of Capsicum and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Sea Lettuce 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 Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.