Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
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
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
-
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
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
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Pepper
In Hindi
बैंगन
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Aubergine
Capsicum
In French
Aubergine
Capsicum
In Spanish
Berenjena
Pimiento
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Berinjela
cápsico
In Polish
Bakłażan
papryka
In Latin
Eggplant
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Capsicum
Season and care of Eggplant and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Eggplant and Capsicum Physical Information
Eggplant and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Capsicum are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Capsicum
Care of Eggplant and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.