Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
etrog
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Citron
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
नीबू
Shimla mirch
In German
Zitrone
Paprika
In French
Citron
Capsicum
In Spanish
Cidra
Capsicum
In Greek
Κίτρο
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
cidra
Capsicum
In Polish
Cytryna
Papryka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citron and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Citron and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Citron and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Citron and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Citron and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Citron and Sweet Pepper
Care of Citron and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citron 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.