Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Jam
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Sea Grape
Pepper
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Sea Grape
Capsicum
In French
Sea Grape
Capsicum
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Pimiento
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
cápsico
In Polish
Sea Grape
papryka
In Latin
Uva mare
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Polygonaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Capsicum
Season and care of Sea Grape and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Sea Grape and Capsicum Physical Information
Sea Grape and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Capsicum are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Capsicum
Care of Sea Grape and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Sea Grape 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.