Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Lisianthus
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Shimla mirch
In German
Lisianthus
Paprika
In French
Lisianthus
Capsicum
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Capsicum
In Greek
Lisianthus
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Capsicum
In Polish
Eustoma
Papryka
In Latin
Lisianthus
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Gentianaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Lisianthus and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Lisianthus and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Pepper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Lisianthus and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Lisianthus and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lisianthus and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Lisianthus and Sweet Pepper
Care of Lisianthus and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.