Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North Africa
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Availble
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
Saharan myrtle
In German
Paprika
Saharan myrtle
In French
Capsicum
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Capsicum
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Capsicum
murta Saharan
In Polish
Papryka
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Capsicum
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Saharan Myrtle. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Pepper and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Sweet Pepper and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.