Citron

Capsicum

About Citron and Capsicum

Citron

Capsicum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Fruit

Vegetable

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

etrog

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

530

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Hives, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

CAPSICUM annuum

Common Name

Citron

Pepper

In Hindi

नीबू

शिमला मिर्च

In German

Zitrone

Capsicum

In French

Citron

Capsicum

In Spanish

Cidra

Pimiento

In Greek

Κίτρο

Κοκκινοπίπερο

In Portuguese

cidra

cápsico

In Polish

Cytryna

papryka

In Latin

Chron

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Solanales

Family

Rutaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Citrus

Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Solanoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Capsicum

Wondering what are the properties of Citron and Capsicum? We provide you with everything About Citron and Capsicum. Citron has thorns and Capsicum doesn't have thorns. Also Citron does not have fragrant flowers. Citron has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Capsicum has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Citron and Capsicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Citron and Capsicum

Season and care of Citron and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.

Citron and Capsicum Physical Information

Citron and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Citron and Capsicum are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green

Care of Citron and Capsicum

Care of Citron and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.