Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
not available
Habitat
Open areas
canals, Lakes, marshes, Ponds, sloughs, sluggish streams and rivers, springs
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-12
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, China Mark Moth, Leaf Rollers, Leeches, Lily Leaf Spot, Mosquito, Muck Midge, Ostracods, Snails, Spider mites, Tadpoles, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Not Available
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Ethnobotanic, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Demulcent, Hypotensive, Sedative, Vasoconstrictor
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
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
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
NUPHAR lutea
Common Name
Pepper
Common Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
पीला तालाब लिली
In German
Capsicum
Gelbe Teichrose
In French
Capsicum
Jaune nénuphar
In Spanish
Pimiento
Lirio amarillo estanque
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Κίτρινο λίμνη κρίνος
In Portuguese
cápsico
Lagoa do lírio amarelo
In Polish
papryka
Żółty staw lilii
In Latin
Capsicum
Yellow piscinam lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Nymphaeales
Family
Solanaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Capsicum and Yellow Pond Lily
Season and care of Capsicum and Yellow Pond Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Yellow Pond Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Pond Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Yellow Pond Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Yellow Pond Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Yellow Pond Lily Physical Information
Capsicum and Yellow Pond Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Yellow Pond Lily height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Capsicum and Yellow Pond Lily are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Yellow Pond Lily flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Pond Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Yellow Pond Lily
Care of Capsicum and Yellow Pond Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Yellow Pond Lily pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Pond Lily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.