Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Houseplant
Vegetable
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Anigozanthos
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
fungus
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Hives, Rash
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Pepper
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Capsicum
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Capsicum
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Pimiento
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
cápsico
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
papryka
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Capsicum
Order
Commelinales
Solanales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Capsicum
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Capsicum Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Capsicum are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Capsicum
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws 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.