Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
सजावटी मिर्च
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Ornamental Pfeffer
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
ornement poivre
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Ornamental Pepper
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
ornamental pimenta
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
ozdobne Pieprz
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
decentius Pepper
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Capparales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Pepper and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Ornamental Pepper and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Pepper and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Ornamental Pepper and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Ornamental Pepper and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Pepper and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.