Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-6
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
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
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Pepper
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Silverberry
In German
Capsicum
Silverberry
In French
Capsicum
Silverberry
In Spanish
Pimiento
Silverberry
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Silverberry
In Portuguese
cápsico
Silverberry
In Polish
papryka
Silverberry
In Latin
Capsicum
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Rhamnales
Family
Solanaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Silverberry
Season and care of Capsicum and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Silverberry Physical Information
Capsicum and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Silverberry are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Capsicum and Silverberry
Care of Capsicum and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.