Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do Not 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
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 leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
Pepper
In Hindi
सजावटी मिर्च
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Ornamental Pfeffer
Capsicum
In French
ornement poivre
Capsicum
In Spanish
Ornamental Pepper
Pimiento
In Greek
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
ornamental pimenta
cápsico
In Polish
ozdobne Pieprz
papryka
In Latin
decentius Pepper
Capsicum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Pepper and Capsicum
Season and care of Ornamental Pepper and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Pepper and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Ornamental Pepper and Capsicum Physical Information
Ornamental Pepper and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Pepper and Capsicum are as follows:
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Capsicum
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Ornamental Pepper 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.