Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Do not water frequently
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
English boxwood
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
European boxwood
In German
Paprika
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Capsicum
Buis commun
In Spanish
Capsicum
boj común
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Capsicum
Buxo
In Polish
Papryka
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Capsicum
European boxwood
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Pepper and English Boxwood
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and English Boxwood? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and English Boxwood. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and English Boxwood
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Pepper and English Boxwood Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and English Boxwood are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and English Boxwood
Care of Sweet Pepper and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.