Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Eruption'
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
green hosta
Pepper
In Hindi
green hosta
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Funkie
Capsicum
In French
plantain lily
Capsicum
In Spanish
lirio de plátano
Pimiento
In Greek
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
lírio banana
cápsico
In Polish
babki lilia
papryka
In Latin
plantago lilium
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Green Hosta and Capsicum
Season and care of Green Hosta and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Green Hosta and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Green Hosta and Capsicum Physical Information
Green Hosta and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Green Hosta and Capsicum are as follows:
Care of Green Hosta and Capsicum
Care of Green Hosta and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Hosta 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 Green Hosta 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.