Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Grass
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
-
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Pepper
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
शिमला मिर्च
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Capsicum
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Capsicum
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Pimiento
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
cápsico
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
papryka
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Capsicum
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Capsicum Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Capsicum are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Capsicum
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.