Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
Not Available
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
Summer Squash
In Hindi
सजावटी मिर्च
summer squash
In German
Ornamental Pfeffer
Sommerkürbis
In French
ornement poivre
courges d'été
In Spanish
Ornamental Pepper
calabaza de verano
In Greek
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
ornamental pimenta
abobrinha
In Polish
ozdobne Pieprz
latem squash
In Latin
decentius Pepper
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Pepper and Summer Squash
Season and care of Ornamental Pepper and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Pepper and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Summer Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Ornamental Pepper and Summer Squash Physical Information
Ornamental Pepper and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Pepper and Summer Squash are as follows:
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Summer Squash
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.