Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Cubanelle, Aconcagua, Biscayne, Key Largo, Qantanamo, Grenada, Key West
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Warm soil
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-7
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Light Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Low calories, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cubanelle'( Grossum Group)
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Cubanelle Pepper
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Cubanelle Pepper
Große Bartgras
In French
Cubanelle Pepper
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Cubanelle Pepper
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Cubanelle Pepper
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Cubanelle Pepper
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Cubanelle Pepper
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Cubanelle Pepper
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Cubanelle Pepper and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Cubanelle Pepper and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cubanelle Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Loam and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cubanelle Pepper and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Cubanelle Pepper and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Cubanelle Pepper height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Cubanelle Pepper and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Cubanelle Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Light Green
Cubanelle Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Big Bluestem
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cubanelle Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cubanelle Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.