Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Pollen
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Pepper
In Hindi
persian violet
शिमला मिर्च
In German
persian violet
Capsicum
In French
persian violet
Capsicum
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Pimiento
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
cápsico
In Polish
Persian Violet
papryka
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Gentianaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Capsicum
Season and care of Persian Violet and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Capsicum Physical Information
Persian Violet and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Capsicum are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Capsicum
Care of Persian Violet and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Persian Violet 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.