Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
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 Shape
Reniform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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 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 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
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
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Capsicum
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.