Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Red, Orange, Salmon
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
सजावटी मिर्च
In German
Cleistocactus
Ornamental Pfeffer
In French
Cleistocactus
ornement poivre
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
Ornamental Pepper
In Greek
Cleistocactus
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
ornamental pimenta
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
ozdobne Pieprz
In Latin
Cleistocactus
decentius Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Peppers
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Ornamental Pepper
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Ornamental Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Ornamental Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral.
Cleistocactus and Ornamental Pepper Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Ornamental Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Ornamental Pepper are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
- Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Ornamental Pepper
Care of Cleistocactus and Ornamental Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.