Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Pepper
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Capsicum
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Capsicum
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
Pimiento
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
cápsico
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
papryka
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Capsicum
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is Not Available and Capsicum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Rainbow Cactus and Capsicum Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Capsicum are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Capsicum
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus pruning is done 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 Rainbow Cactus 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.