Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
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Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
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
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
Perilla plant
In German
Paprika
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Capsicum
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Capsicum
planta de perilla
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Capsicum
planta Perilla
In Polish
Papryka
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Capsicum
Perilla herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Perilla
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Perilla? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Perilla. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Perilla 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 Perilla 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 Perilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Perilla
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Pepper and Perilla Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Perilla are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Sweet Pepper and Perilla
Care of Sweet Pepper and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.