Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
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
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Pepper
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Echte Kamille
Capsicum
In French
Matricaria recutita
Capsicum
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Pimiento
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
cápsico
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
papryka
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Capsicum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Capsicum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Capsiceae
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Capsicum
Season and care of German Chamomile and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
German Chamomile and Capsicum Physical Information
German Chamomile and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Capsicum are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of German Chamomile and Capsicum
Care of German Chamomile and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.