Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Melanesia
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Not Available
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
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
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
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Euphorbiales
Family
Solanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Acalyphoideae
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.
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.