Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean, South America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Pepper
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
सीताफल
In German
Capsicum
Zuckerapfel
In French
Capsicum
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Pimiento
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
cápsico
Pinha
In Polish
papryka
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Capsicum
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Capsicum and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Capsicum and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Capsicum and Sugar Apple
Care of Capsicum and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.