Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia, South America
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Elderberry
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
Elderberry
In German
Paprika
Holunderbeere
In French
Capsicum
Sureau
In Spanish
Capsicum
Saúco
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Capsicum
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Papryka
Bez czarny
In Latin
Capsicum
Elderberry
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Solanaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Elderberry. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Elderberry 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 Elderberry 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Elderberry
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Sweet Pepper and Elderberry Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Elderberry are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and Elderberry
Care of Sweet Pepper and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.