Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Moisturizing, Nourishes scalp
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Laxative, Leprosy, Weight loss
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Trichosanthes cucumerina
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
snake gourd, serpent gourd, chichinda, padwal
Pepper
In Hindi
चिचिण्डा
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Schlangenhaargurke
Capsicum
In French
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Capsicum
In Spanish
snake gourd
Pimiento
In Greek
φίδι κολοκύθα
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
snake gourd
cápsico
In Polish
Gurdlina ogórkowata
papryka
In Latin
snake gourd
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Snake Gourd and Capsicum
Season and care of Snake Gourd and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Gourd and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snake Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Snake Gourd is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Snake Gourd and Capsicum Physical Information
Snake Gourd and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Snake Gourd and Capsicum are as follows:
Snake Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Snake Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Snake Gourd and Capsicum
Care of Snake Gourd and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Snake Gourd 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.