Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Grass
Habitat
Open areas
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 9
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Pepper
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Capsicum
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Capsicum
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Pimiento
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
cápsico
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
papryka
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Capsicum
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Capsicum and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Capsicum and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Capsicum and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.