Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Bell Pepper
Jalapeno
Poblano
Pequin Pepper
Aleppo pepper
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
CAPSICUM annuum 'Aurora'( Conoides Group)
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Aurora Pepper, Ornamental Pepper
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
सजावटी मिर्च
In German
Paprika
Ornamental Pfeffer
In French
Capsicum
ornement poivre
In Spanish
Capsicum
Ornamental Pepper
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
Διακοσμητικά πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Capsicum
ornamental pimenta
In Polish
Papryka
ozdobne Pieprz
In Latin
Capsicum
decentius Pepper
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Ornamental Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Ornamental Pepper? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Ornamental Pepper. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Pepper 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 Ornamental 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. 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 Ornamental Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Ornamental Pepper
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Ornamental Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Ornamental Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ornamental Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Ornamental Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Ornamental Pepper is Neutral.
Sweet Pepper and Ornamental Pepper Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Ornamental Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ornamental Pepper height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Ornamental Pepper are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Ornamental Pepper flower color: Purple
- Ornamental Pepper leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and Ornamental Pepper
Care of Sweet Pepper and Ornamental Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Pepper 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 Ornamental Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.