Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Open areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
-
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Pepper
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
अरवी
In German
Capsicum
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Capsicum
Colocasia
In Spanish
Pimiento
Colocasia
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Colocasia
In Portuguese
cápsico
Colocasia
In Polish
papryka
Kolokazja
In Latin
Capsicum
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Taro
Season and care of Capsicum and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Taro Physical Information
Capsicum and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Taro are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Capsicum and Taro
Care of Capsicum and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Taro pruning is done . In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.