Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
  
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
  
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
8-1
  
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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Regular watering required
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
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
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
  
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
  
Cats
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
  
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Condiment
  
Grown for shade
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
  
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
  
हार्डी कीवी
  
In German
Paprika
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In French
Capsicum
  
kiwai
  
In Spanish
Capsicum
  
kiwi hardy
  
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
  
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
In Portuguese
Capsicum
  
kiwi Hardy
  
In Polish
Papryka
  
hardy kiwi
  
In Latin
Capsicum
  
Hardy kiwi
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Theales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
Peppers
  
Actinidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Capsiceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Hardy Kiwi
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Hardy Kiwi? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Hardy Kiwi. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Sweet Pepper and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Sweet Pepper and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.