Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Madagascar
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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 pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Condiment
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
Devil's Backbone
In German
Paprika
Devil's Backbone
In French
Capsicum
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Capsicum
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Capsicum
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Papryka
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Capsicum
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Devils Backbone. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Pepper and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Sweet Pepper and Devils Backbone
Care of Sweet Pepper and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.