Sweet Pepper

Copperleaf

About Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf

Sweet Pepper

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Shrub

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Melanesia

Types

Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper

Number of Varieties

512

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

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

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Pale Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Black

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Cutworms, Insects

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Condiment

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper

Copperleaf

In Hindi

Shimla mirch

Copperleaf

In German

Paprika

Copperleaf

In French

Capsicum

Copperleaf

In Spanish

Capsicum

copperleaf

In Greek

γλυκό πιπέρι

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Capsicum

Copperleaf

In Polish

Papryka

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Capsicum

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Euphorbiales

Family

Solanaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Peppers

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Capsiceae

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

27462

1 27800

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Properties of Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf

Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf Physical Information

Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf are as follows:

Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf

Care of Sweet Pepper and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.