Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Japan
Types
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Crimson
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced organic fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Paprika Pepper
sasanqua
In German
Paprika -Pfeffer
sasanqua
In French
Paprika Pepper
sasanqua
In Spanish
Pimentón pimienta
sasanqua
In Greek
πάπρικα πιπέρι
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Paprika pimenta
Sasankya
In Polish
Papryka Papryka
Sasankya
In Latin
Paprika Pepper
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paprika Pepper and Sasanqua
Season and care of Paprika Pepper and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Paprika Pepper and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Paprika Pepper is Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Paprika Pepper is Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Paprika Pepper and Sasanqua Physical Information
Paprika Pepper and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Paprika Pepper and Sasanqua are as follows:
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Paprika Pepper and Sasanqua
Care of Paprika Pepper and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paprika Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.