Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Cubanelle, Aconcagua, Biscayne, Key Largo, Qantanamo, Grenada, Key West
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Moist Soils, Warm soil
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Condiment, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cubanelle'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
Bell Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Cubanelle Pepper
In German
Lisianthus
Cubanelle Pepper
In French
Lisianthus
Cubanelle Pepper
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Cubanelle Pepper
In Greek
Lisianthus
Cubanelle Pepper
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Cubanelle Pepper
In Polish
Eustoma
Cubanelle Pepper
In Latin
Lisianthus
Cubanelle Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Gentianaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Chironieae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Florida Blue and Cubanelle Pepper
Season and care of Florida Blue and Cubanelle Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Blue and Cubanelle Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Blue season is Spring and Summer and Cubanelle Pepper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cubanelle Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cubanelle Pepper is Neutral.
Florida Blue and Cubanelle Pepper Physical Information
Florida Blue and Cubanelle Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Blue height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cubanelle Pepper height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Florida Blue and Cubanelle Pepper are as follows:
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Cubanelle Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Light Green
- Cubanelle Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Florida Blue and Cubanelle Pepper
Care of Florida Blue and Cubanelle Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Cubanelle Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Florida Blue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cubanelle Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.