Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central America, Mexico, North 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
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
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
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
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
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, 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 pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
Winter Squash
In Hindi
सजावटी मिर्च
कोंहड़ा
In German
Ornamental Pfeffer
Winter squash
In French
ornement poivre
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Ornamental Pepper
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
ornamental pimenta
abóbora
In Polish
ozdobne Pieprz
dynia
In Latin
decentius Pepper
cucurbita
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
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 Winter Squash
Season and care of Ornamental Pepper and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Pepper and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Winter Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Ornamental Pepper and Winter Squash Physical Information
Ornamental Pepper and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Pepper and Winter Squash are as follows:
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Winter Squash
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.