Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Japan
Types
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
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, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Crimson
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced organic fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Rash, Swelling
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Paprika Pepper
crimson pygmy
In German
Paprika -Pfeffer
crimson pygmy
In French
Paprika Pepper
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Pimentón pimienta
crimson pygmy
In Greek
πάπρικα πιπέρι
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Paprika pimenta
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Papryka Papryka
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Paprika Pepper
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Ranunculales
Family
Solanaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Paprika Pepper and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Paprika Pepper and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Paprika Pepper and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Paprika Pepper is Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paprika Pepper is Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paprika Pepper and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Paprika Pepper and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Paprika Pepper and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Paprika Pepper and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Paprika Pepper and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paprika Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.