Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cubanelle, Aconcagua, Biscayne, Key Largo, Qantanamo, Grenada, Key West
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Moist Soils, Warm soil
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
2a, 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
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
-
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Low calories, Vitamin C
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Used As Food
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cubanelle'( Grossum Group)
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Cubanelle Pepper
Red Buckeye
In German
Cubanelle Pepper
Red Buckeye
In French
Cubanelle Pepper
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Cubanelle Pepper
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Cubanelle Pepper
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cubanelle Pepper
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Cubanelle Pepper
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Cubanelle Pepper
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Cubanelle Pepper and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cubanelle Pepper and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cubanelle Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Cubanelle Pepper and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Cubanelle Pepper and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cubanelle Pepper height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cubanelle Pepper and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Cubanelle Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Light Green
Cubanelle Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Red Buckeye
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cubanelle Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cubanelle Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.