Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Shrub
it is a type of bell paper
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Gastric, Hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Bertha'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Physostegia
Bell Pepper, Big Bertha Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper
In Hindi
Physostegia
लाल शिमला मिर्च
In German
Physostegia
Rote Paprika
In French
Physostegia
Poivron rouge
In Spanish
Physostegia
Pimiento rojo
In Greek
Physostegia
Κόκκινη πιπεριά
In Portuguese
Physostegia
Pimentão vermelho
In Polish
Physostegia
Czerwona papryka
In Latin
Physostegia
Red Bell Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Lamiaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Physostegia
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Physostegia and Red Bell Pepper
Season and care of Physostegia and Red Bell Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Red Bell Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Red Bell Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Red Bell Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Bell Pepper is Neutral.
Physostegia and Red Bell Pepper Physical Information
Physostegia and Red Bell Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Red Bell Pepper are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Red Bell Pepper flower color: White, Yellow and Green
- Red Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Physostegia and Red Bell Pepper
Care of Physostegia and Red Bell Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Bell Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.