Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
choy sum
Shimla mirch
In German
choy sum
Paprika
In French
choy sum
Capsicum
In Spanish
choy sum
Capsicum
In Greek
choy sum
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
choy sum
Capsicum
In Polish
choy sum
Papryka
In Latin
choy sum
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Choy Sum and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Choy Sum and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Pepper
Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.