Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of bell paper
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
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
White, Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Gastric, Hives, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Bertha'( Grossum Group)
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Big Bertha Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
लाल शिमला मिर्च
Shimla mirch
In German
Rote Paprika
Paprika
In French
Poivron rouge
Capsicum
In Spanish
Pimiento rojo
Capsicum
In Greek
Κόκκινη πιπεριά
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Pimentão vermelho
Capsicum
In Polish
Czerwona papryka
Papryka
In Latin
Red Bell Pepper
Capsicum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Bell Pepper and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Red Bell Pepper and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Bell Pepper and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Bell Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Bell Pepper is Loam and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Bell Pepper is Neutral and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Red Bell Pepper and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Red Bell Pepper and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Bell Pepper and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Red Bell Pepper flower color: White, Yellow and Green
Red Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Red Bell Pepper and Sweet Pepper
Care of Red Bell Pepper and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Bell Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.