Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-6
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Paprika
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Capsicum
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Capsicum
calabaza china
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Capsicum
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Papryka
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Capsicum
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Cheese Pumpkin 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 Cheese Pumpkin 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 Cheese Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Sweet Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Sweet Pepper and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.