Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Middle Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Perennial Grass
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
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, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Pepper
In Hindi
हाथी घास
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Elefantengras
Capsicum
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Capsicum
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Pimiento
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
cápsico
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
papryka
In Latin
elephanti herba
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pennisetum
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Capsicum
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Capsicum Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Capsicum are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Grass and Capsicum
Care of Elephant Grass and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Elephant Grass 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.