Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Crimson
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
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
Clay, 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
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced organic fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Rash, Swelling
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Paprika Pepper
Bilimbi
In German
Paprika -Pfeffer
bilimbi
In French
Paprika Pepper
bilimbi
In Spanish
Pimentón pimienta
bilimbi
In Greek
πάπρικα πιπέρι
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Paprika pimenta
bilimbi
In Polish
Papryka Papryka
bilimbi
In Latin
Paprika Pepper
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Oxalidales
Family
Solanaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Paprika Pepper and Bilimbi
Season and care of Paprika Pepper and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Paprika Pepper and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Paprika Pepper is Loam and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paprika Pepper is Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paprika Pepper and Bilimbi Physical Information
Paprika Pepper and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Paprika Pepper and Bilimbi are as follows:
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Paprika Pepper and Bilimbi
Care of Paprika Pepper and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paprika Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.