Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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 Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Disease
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
सजावटी मिर्च
In German
Cotyledon
Ornamental Pfeffer
In French
Cotyledon
ornement poivre
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Ornamental Pepper
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
ornamental pimenta
In Polish
Liścień
ozdobne Pieprz
In Latin
Cotyledon
decentius Pepper
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Peppers
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Ornamental Pepper
Season and care of Cotyledon and Ornamental Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Ornamental Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral.
Cotyledon and Ornamental Pepper Physical Information
Cotyledon and Ornamental Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Ornamental Pepper are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
- Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Cotyledon and Ornamental Pepper
Care of Cotyledon and Ornamental Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done 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 Cotyledon 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.