Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
सजावटी मिर्च
Wood Sorrel
In German
Ornamental Pfeffer
Sauerklee
In French
ornement poivre
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Ornamental Pepper
alazán de madera
In Greek
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
ornamental pimenta
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
ozdobne Pieprz
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
decentius Pepper
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Oxalidales
Family
Solanaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Pepper and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Ornamental Pepper and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Pepper and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Ornamental Pepper and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Ornamental Pepper and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Pepper and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Wood Sorrel
Care of Ornamental Pepper and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
