Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
California
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
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
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Condiment
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
Matilija Poppy
In German
Paprika
Matilija Poppy
In French
Capsicum
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Capsicum
Matilija amapola
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Capsicum
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Papryka
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Capsicum
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Papaverales
Family
Solanaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Matilija Poppy. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Pepper and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and Matilija Poppy
Care of Sweet Pepper and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.