Stevia

Capsicum

About Stevia and Capsicum

Stevia

Capsicum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Herbs

Vegetable

Origin

Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

130

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands

Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 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

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

40.60 cm20.30 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Even Pinnate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

Does not require fertilizer once established

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Flies

Allergy

Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Hives, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Hypoglycaemic

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

STEVIA rebaudiana

CAPSICUM annuum

Common Name

Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf

Pepper

In Hindi

Stevia

शिमला मिर्च

In German

Stevia

Capsicum

In French

Stevia

Capsicum

In Spanish

Stevia

Pimiento

In Greek

Stevia

Κοκκινοπίπερο

In Portuguese

Stevia

cápsico

In Polish

Stewia

papryka

In Latin

Stevia

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Solanales

Family

Asteraceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Stevia

Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Eupatorieae

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

2405

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Properties of Stevia and Capsicum

Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Capsicum? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Capsicum. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Capsicum doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Capsicum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Stevia and Capsicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Stevia and Capsicum

Season and care of Stevia and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.

Stevia and Capsicum Physical Information

Stevia and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Capsicum are as follows:

Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green

Care of Stevia and Capsicum

Care of Stevia and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Stevia 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.