Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Mexico
  
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
  
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-10
  
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, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green
  
Light Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
  
White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
White
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
  
White
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
White
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Funnel shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, 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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Bulbs, Hair
  
Other Uses
Condiment
  
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
  
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
  
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
  
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
  
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
  
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
  
In German
Paprika
  
Old Man Cactus
  
In French
Capsicum
  
Old Man Cactus
  
In Spanish
Capsicum
  
Viejo Cactus
  
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
  
Γέρος Cactus
  
In Portuguese
Capsicum
  
Old Man Cactus
  
In Polish
Papryka
  
Stary Cactus
  
In Latin
Capsicum
  
Senem Cactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Peppers
  
Cephalocereus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Capsiceae
  
Pachycereeae
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Old Man Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Old Man Cactus? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Old Man Cactus. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Pepper and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Sweet Pepper and Old Man Cactus
Care of Sweet Pepper and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.