Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green, Black
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
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
-
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Pepper
In Hindi
jumping cholla
शिमला मिर्च
In German
jumping cholla
Capsicum
In French
jumping cholla
Capsicum
In Spanish
jumping cholla
Pimiento
In Greek
jumping cholla
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
cápsico
In Polish
jumping cholla
papryka
In Latin
jumping cholla
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Capsicum
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Jumping Cholla and Capsicum Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Capsicum are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Capsicum
Care of Jumping Cholla and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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.