Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Habitat
Open areas
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
TAMARIX dioica
Common Name
Pepper
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
तामरिस्क
In German
Capsicum
Tamariske
In French
Capsicum
tamarinier
In Spanish
Pimiento
tamarisco
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
ταμαρίς
In Portuguese
cápsico
tamarisco
In Polish
papryka
tamaryszek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Tamaricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Tamarisk
Season and care of Capsicum and Tamarisk is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Tamarisk Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarisk season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Tamarisk Physical Information
Capsicum and Tamarisk physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Tamarisk are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
- Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Tamarisk
Care of Capsicum and Tamarisk include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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 Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.