Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Western Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Open areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
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
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Pepper
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
मीठी चेरी
In German
Capsicum
Süße Kirsche
In French
Capsicum
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Pimiento
Cereza dulce
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
cápsico
Cereja doce
In Polish
papryka
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Capsicum
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Capsicum and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Capsicum and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Capsicum and Sweet Cherry
Care of Capsicum and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.