Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Middle East
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Bees
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
-
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Herb
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Peppermint
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
पिपरमिंट
In German
Paprika
Pfefferminze
In French
Capsicum
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
Capsicum
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
Μέντα
In Portuguese
Capsicum
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Papryka
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Capsicum
Peppermint
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Peppermint
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Peppermint? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Peppermint. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Peppermint 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 Peppermint 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 Peppermint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Peppermint
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppermint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sweet Pepper and Peppermint Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Peppermint are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and Peppermint
Care of Sweet Pepper and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.