Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Fruit
Habitat
Open areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, 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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Pepper
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Sour cherry
In German
Capsicum
Sauerkirsche
In French
Capsicum
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Pimiento
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
cápsico
Ginja
In Polish
papryka
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Capsicum
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Capsicum and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Capsicum and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sour Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Capsicum and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Sour Cherry
Care of Capsicum and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.