Capsicum

Strawberry Bush

About Capsicum and Strawberry Bush

Capsicum

Strawberry Bush

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Shrub

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus

Number of Varieties

302

0 40000

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Habitat

Open areas

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99996-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

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

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Magenta, Orange, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Black

Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers

Allergy

Hives, Rash

Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Bark, Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food

The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAPSICUM annuum

EUONYMUS americanus

Common Name

Pepper

Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart

In Hindi

शिमला मिर्च

Strawberry Bush

In German

Capsicum

Strawberry Bush

In French

Capsicum

Strawberry Bush

In Spanish

Pimiento

Fresa Bush

In Greek

Κοκκινοπίπερο

φράουλα Μπους

In Portuguese

cápsico

Morango de Bush

In Polish

papryka

Strawberry Bush

In Latin

Capsicum

Classic Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Celastrales

Family

Solanaceae

Celastraceae

Genus

Capsicum

Euonymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Celastroideae

Number of Species

512

1 27800

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Properties of Capsicum and Strawberry Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Capsicum and Strawberry Bush? We provide you with everything About Capsicum and Strawberry Bush. Capsicum doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Capsicum does not have fragrant flowers. Capsicum has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Strawberry Bush has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Capsicum and Strawberry Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Capsicum and Strawberry Bush

Season and care of Capsicum and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.

Capsicum and Strawberry Bush Physical Information

Capsicum and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Strawberry Bush are as follows:

Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Capsicum and Strawberry Bush

Care of Capsicum and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.