Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Crimson
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Paprika Pepper
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Paprika -Pfeffer
Old Man Cactus
In French
Paprika Pepper
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Pimentón pimienta
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
πάπρικα πιπέρι
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Paprika pimenta
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Papryka Papryka
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Paprika Pepper
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Cephalocereus
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Paprika Pepper and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Paprika Pepper and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Paprika Pepper and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Paprika Pepper is Loam and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paprika Pepper is Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paprika Pepper and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Paprika Pepper and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Paprika Pepper and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Paprika Pepper and Old Man Cactus
Care of Paprika Pepper and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paprika Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus pruning is done 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.