Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Habitat
Open areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Pepper
Sesame
In French
Capsicum
Sésame
In Spanish
Pimiento
Sésamo
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
cápsico
Sésamo
In Latin
Capsicum
Sesamae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Asternae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Sesame
Season and care of Capsicum and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sesame season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Sesame is Neutral.
Capsicum and Sesame Physical Information
Capsicum and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Sesame are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color:
Care of Capsicum and Sesame
Care of Capsicum and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.