Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central America, Mexico
Types
Capsicum annuum
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
7-8
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Tam Mild Jalapeno II'
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Jalapeño Pepper, Mild Jalapeño Pepper
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
जैलेपिनो मिर्च
Mousemelon
In German
Jalapeno-Chilischote
Maus Melone
In French
Piment jalapeno
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Chile jalapeño
Mousemelon
In Greek
jalapeño πιπέρι
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Pimenta jalapeno
melão rato
In Polish
Papryka jalapeno
mysz melona
In Latin
jalapeno piperis
mouse melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Jalapeño Pepper and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Jalapeño Pepper and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Jalapeño Pepper and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jalapeño Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jalapeño Pepper is Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Jalapeño Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Jalapeño Pepper and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Jalapeño Pepper and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Jalapeño Pepper height is 40.60 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jalapeño Pepper and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Jalapeño Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
Jalapeño Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jalapeño Pepper and Mouse Melon
Care of Jalapeño Pepper and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jalapeño Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Jalapeño Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.