Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Europe
  
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
  
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
  
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
6-1
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Oblong Circular Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
  
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
  
Beetles, Flies, Insects
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
  
Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
  
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Condiment
  
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
  
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
  
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
  
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
  
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
  
अजवाइन गोभी
  
In German
Paprika
  
Sellerie Kohl
  
In French
Capsicum
  
céleri chou
  
In Spanish
Capsicum
  
apio col
  
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
  
σέλινο Λάχανο
  
In Portuguese
Capsicum
  
aipo couve
  
In Polish
Papryka
  
seler Kapusta
  
In Latin
Capsicum
  
Brassica apium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Brassicales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Peppers
  
Brassica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Capsiceae
  
Brassiceae
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Not Applicable
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Celery Cabbage
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