Parrot's Beak

Capsicum

About Parrot's Beak and Capsicum

Parrot's Beak

Capsicum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Canary Islands

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Lotus berthelotii

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

430

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained

Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Prostrate/Trailing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Gold, Orange Red

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

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

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Silver

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green, Silver

Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Spine-edged leaves

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity

Salt

Facts

Flowers

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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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites

Allergy

Hives, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover

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

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LOTUS berthelotii

CAPSICUM annuum

Common Name

Parrot's Beak Winged Pea

Pepper

In Hindi

Parrot's Beak

शिमला मिर्च

In German

Papageienschnabel

Capsicum

In French

Le Bec de perroquet

Capsicum

In Spanish

Pico de loro

Pimiento

In Greek

Ράμφος παπαγάλου

Κοκκινοπίπερο

In Portuguese

Bico do Papagaio

cápsico

In Polish

Dziób papugi

papryka

In Latin

Parrot rostri

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Streptophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Solanales

Family

Fabaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Lotus

Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Loteae

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Solanoideae

Number of Species

1505

1 27800

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Properties of Parrot's Beak and Capsicum

Wondering what are the properties of Parrot's Beak and Capsicum? We provide you with everything About Parrot's Beak and Capsicum. Parrot's Beak doesn't have thorns and Capsicum doesn't have thorns. Also Parrot's Beak does not have fragrant flowers. Parrot's Beak 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 Parrot's Beak and Capsicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Capsicum

Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.

Parrot's Beak and Capsicum Physical Information

Parrot's Beak and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Capsicum are as follows:

Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green

Care of Parrot's Beak and Capsicum

Care of Parrot's Beak and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak 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.