Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Shimla mirch
In German
Orchid cactus
Paprika
In French
Cactus Orchid
Capsicum
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Capsicum
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Capsicum
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Papryka
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Capsicum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Sweet Pepper
Care of Orchid Cactus and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orchid Cactus 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.