Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Pepper
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Red Buckeye
Capsicum
In French
Red Buckeye
Capsicum
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Pimiento
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
cápsico
In Polish
Red Buckeye
papryka
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Capsicum
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Capsicum Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Capsicum are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Capsicum
Care of Red Buckeye and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Red Buckeye 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.