Osage Orange

Capsicum

About Osage Orange and Capsicum

Osage Orange

Capsicum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Maclura pomifera

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

130

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Habitat

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-10-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

1,219.00 cm20.30 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Hives, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MACLURA pomifera

CAPSICUM annuum

Common Name

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

Pepper

In Hindi

ओसेज संतरे

शिमला मिर्च

In German

Osage Orange

Capsicum

In French

Osage orange

Capsicum

In Spanish

Osage naranja

Pimiento

In Greek

Osage Πορτοκαλί

Κοκκινοπίπερο

In Portuguese

Osage laranja

cápsico

In Polish

Osage Pomarańczowy

papryka

In Latin

Aliquam Osage

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Solanales

Family

Moraceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Maclura

Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Moreae

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Osage Orange and Capsicum

Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Capsicum? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Capsicum. Osage Orange has thorns and Capsicum doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like and Capsicum has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Osage Orange and Capsicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Capsicum

Season and care of Osage Orange and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.

Osage Orange and Capsicum Physical Information

Osage Orange and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Capsicum are as follows:

Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green

Care of Osage Orange and Capsicum

Care of Osage Orange and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.