Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Paprika
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
Capsicum
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
Capsicum
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Capsicum
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Papryka
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
Capsicum
Cherry Pepper
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Cherry Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Cherry Pepper? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Cherry Pepper. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry 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. 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 Cherry Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Sweet Pepper and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and Cherry Pepper
Care of Sweet Pepper and Cherry Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.