Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, Mexico
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Condiment
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
Boston Ivy
In German
Paprika
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Capsicum
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Capsicum
Boston Ivy
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Capsicum
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Papryka
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Capsicum
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Peppers
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Boston Ivy
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Boston Ivy? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Boston Ivy. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Boston Ivy doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Pepper has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Tingly mouth and Boston Ivy has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Tingly mouth. 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 Pepper and Boston Ivy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Pepper and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Sweet Pepper and Boston Ivy
Care of Sweet Pepper and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.