Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Open areas
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
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
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Pepper
Turmeric, Curcuma
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
हल्दी
In German
Capsicum
Kurkuma
In French
Capsicum
curcuma
In Spanish
Pimiento
Curcuma longa
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
cápsico
curcuma
In Polish
papryka
kurkuma
In Latin
Capsicum
turmeric
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Zingiberales
Family
Solanaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Turmeric
Season and care of Capsicum and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Capsicum and Turmeric Physical Information
Capsicum and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Turmeric are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Turmeric
Care of Capsicum and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.