Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Pepper
In Hindi
Philadelphus
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Capsicum
In French
Philadelphus
Capsicum
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Pimiento
In Greek
Philadelphus
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
cápsico
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
papryka
In Latin
Philadelphus
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Mock Orange and Capsicum
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Capsicum? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Capsicum. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Capsicum doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Capsicum has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mock Orange and Capsicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Capsicum
Season and care of Mock Orange and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Mock Orange and Capsicum Physical Information
Mock Orange and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Capsicum are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Mock Orange and Capsicum
Care of Mock Orange and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Mock Orange 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.