Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, 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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial 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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Black Dyes
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Pepper
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Capsicum
In French
Jacob's Ladder
Capsicum
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
Pimiento
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
cápsico
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
papryka
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Polemonium
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Capsicum
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Jacob's Ladder and Capsicum Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Capsicum are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Capsicum
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder 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.