Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Not Available
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
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Condiment
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
नरकट
In German
Paprika
Pfahlrohr
In French
Capsicum
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Capsicum
Arundo donax
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Capsicum
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Papryka
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Capsicum
Arundo donax
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Giant Reed
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Giant Reed? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Giant Reed. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Giant Reed
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Pepper and Giant Reed Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Giant Reed are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and Giant Reed
Care of Sweet Pepper and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.