Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
सजावटी मिर्च
Red Buckeye
In German
Ornamental Pfeffer
Red Buckeye
In French
ornement poivre
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Ornamental Pepper
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
ornamental pimenta
Red Buckeye
In Polish
ozdobne Pieprz
Red Buckeye
In Latin
decentius Pepper
Red Buckeye
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Ornamental Pepper and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Ornamental Pepper and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Pepper and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Pepper and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Ornamental Pepper and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Pepper and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Red Buckeye
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.