Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Not available
Habitat
Open areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cancer, Diarrhea, Hepatitis, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Condiment, For making oil for cosmetics, Garland, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as an ointment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower, Landscape, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Tagetes subulata
Common Name
Pepper
Tagetes Sabulata
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Tagetes subulata
In German
Capsicum
Tagetes Subulata
In French
Capsicum
Tagetes Subulata
In Spanish
Pimiento
Tagetes Subulata
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Tagetes Subulata
In Portuguese
cápsico
Tagetes Subulata
In Polish
papryka
Tagetes Subulata
In Latin
Capsicum
Tagetes Subulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and Tagetes Subulata
Season and care of Capsicum and Tagetes Subulata is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Tagetes Subulata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tagetes Subulata season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Tagetes Subulata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Tagetes Subulata is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Tagetes Subulata Physical Information
Capsicum and Tagetes Subulata physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tagetes Subulata height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Tagetes Subulata are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Tagetes Subulata flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Tagetes Subulata leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Tagetes Subulata
Care of Capsicum and Tagetes Subulata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Tagetes Subulata 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 Tagetes Subulata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.