Origin
North America, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
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 Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, 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, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
-
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Kernel
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZEA mays var rugosa
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Sweet Corn
Pepper
In Hindi
स्वीट कॉर्न
शिमला मिर्च
In French
Le maïs sucré
Capsicum
In Spanish
Maíz dulce
Pimiento
In Greek
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
milho doce
cápsico
In Polish
Kukurydza
papryka
In Latin
Dulcis frumentum
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Capsiceae
Properties of Sweet Corn and Capsicum
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Corn and Capsicum? We provide you with everything About Sweet Corn and Capsicum. Sweet Corn doesn't have thorns and Capsicum doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Capsicum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Corn and Capsicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Corn and Capsicum
Season and care of Sweet Corn and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Corn and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Corn is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Sweet Corn and Capsicum Physical Information
Sweet Corn and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sweet Corn and Capsicum are as follows:
Care of Sweet Corn and Capsicum
Care of Sweet Corn and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn 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.