Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
India
Types
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hens
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
सजावटी मिर्च
Water Spinach
In German
Ornamental Pfeffer
Wasser-Spinat
In French
ornement poivre
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Ornamental Pepper
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
ornamental pimenta
Espinafre de água
In Polish
ozdobne Pieprz
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
decentius Pepper
Water Spinach
Phylum
Not Available
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Pepper and Water Spinach
Season and care of Ornamental Pepper and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Pepper and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Pepper and Water Spinach Physical Information
Ornamental Pepper and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Pepper and Water Spinach are as follows:
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Water Spinach
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach pruning is done 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.