Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual or Biennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Not Available
  
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
  
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
  
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
  
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Oval with toothed margin
  
Thorns
No
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Not Available
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
  
Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
  
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
  
Bees, Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
  
breathing problems, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for insects, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
  
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Condiment
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
  
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
  
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
  
Kalanchoe
  
In German
Paprika
  
Kalanchoe
  
In French
Capsicum
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Spanish
Capsicum
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Portuguese
Capsicum
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Polish
Papryka
  
Kalanchoe
  
In Latin
Capsicum
  
Kalanchoe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Peppers
  
Kalanchoe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Capsiceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Not Available
  
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Kalanchoe. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Sweet Pepper and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sweet Pepper and Kalanchoe
Care of Sweet Pepper and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.