Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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 Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Admiral'
Common Name
Orange
Admiral Pepper, Bell Pepper
In Hindi
नारंगी
शिमला मिर्च
In Spanish
naranja
Pimiento
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Πιπεριά
In Portuguese
laranja
Pimentão
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
papryka
In Latin
aurantiaco
Bell Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Orange and Bell Pepper
Season and care of Orange and Bell Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Bell Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bell Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Bell Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Bell Pepper is Neutral.
Orange and Bell Pepper Physical Information
Orange and Bell Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Bell Pepper are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Bell Pepper flower color: White
- Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Orange and Bell Pepper
Care of Orange and Bell Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bell Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.