Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Shrub
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
  
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
  
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
  
Open areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
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
Not Available
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
  
Dark Green, Black
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Reniform
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
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
Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
  
Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
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 leaves, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Kidney Disease
  
Hives, Rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Beans
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
  
CAPSICUM annuum
  
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
  
Pepper
  
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
  
शिमला मिर्च
  
In German
Cotyledon
  
Capsicum
  
In French
Cotyledon
  
Capsicum
  
In Spanish
Cotyledon
  
Pimiento
  
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
  
Κοκκινοπίπερο
  
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
  
cápsico
  
In Polish
Liścień
  
papryka
  
In Latin
Cotyledon
  
Capsicum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Crassulaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Cotyledon L.
  
Capsicum
  
Clade
Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Capsiceae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Solanoideae
  
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Capsicum
Season and care of Cotyledon and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Cotyledon and Capsicum Physical Information
Cotyledon and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Capsicum are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Cotyledon and Capsicum
Care of Cotyledon and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.