Origin
Central America, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Floodplains, Wet forest
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Throat itching, Vomiting
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
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELOTHRIA scabra
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
Pepper
In Hindi
Mousemelon
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Maus Melone
Capsicum
In French
Mousemelon
Capsicum
In Spanish
Mousemelon
Pimiento
In Greek
πεπόνι ποντίκι
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
melão rato
cápsico
In Polish
mysz melona
papryka
In Latin
mouse melon
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Melothrieae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Mouse Melon and Capsicum
Season and care of Mouse Melon and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Mouse Melon and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mouse Melon is Loam and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Mouse Melon is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Mouse Melon and Capsicum Physical Information
Mouse Melon and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Mouse Melon and Capsicum are as follows:
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Mouse Melon and Capsicum
Care of Mouse Melon and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Mouse Melon 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.