Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
  
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
  
Cultivated Beds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
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
  
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Yellow, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
  
Peach, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
  
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Ants, Bees
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Dermatitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
For making oil, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
  
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
  
Common Name
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
  
Butternut Squash
  
In Hindi
सजावटी मिर्च
  
Butternut Squash Plant
  
In German
Ornamental Pfeffer
  
Butternut Squash-Anlage
  
In French
ornement poivre
  
Courge musquée Plante
  
In Spanish
Ornamental Pepper
  
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
  
In Greek
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
  
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
  
In Portuguese
ornamental pimenta
  
Butternut Squash planta
  
In Polish
ozdobne Pieprz
  
Piżmowa roślin
  
In Latin
decentius Pepper
  
Planta butternut cucurbitae
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Violales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Peppers
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Papilionoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ornamental Pepper and Butternut Squash
Season and care of Ornamental Pepper and Butternut Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Pepper and Butternut Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butternut Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral and for Butternut Squash is Neutral.
Ornamental Pepper and Butternut Squash Physical Information
Ornamental Pepper and Butternut Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Pepper and Butternut Squash are as follows:
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Butternut Squash
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Butternut Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.