Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
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Habitat
Open areas
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
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
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, 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
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Pepper
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Treacleberry
In German
Capsicum
Treacleberry
In French
Capsicum
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Pimiento
Treacleberry
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
cápsico
Treacleberry
In Polish
papryka
Treacleberry
In Latin
Capsicum
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Treacleberry
Season and care of Capsicum and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Capsicum and Treacleberry Physical Information
Capsicum and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Treacleberry are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of Capsicum and Treacleberry
Care of Capsicum and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.