Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
California
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
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
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
Sea Lettuce
In German
Paprika
Meersalat
In French
Capsicum
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
Capsicum
lechuga de mar
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Capsicum
alface mar
In Polish
Papryka
Sea sałata
In Latin
Capsicum
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Sea Lettuce
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Sea Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Sea Lettuce. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Sea Lettuce 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 Sea Lettuce 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 Sea Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Lettuce season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Pepper and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Sweet Pepper and Sea Lettuce
Care of Sweet Pepper and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Lettuce 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 Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.