Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Cough, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Squash
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
Squash
In French
Capsicum
Squash
In Spanish
Capsicum
calabacín
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
σκουός
In Portuguese
Capsicum
abóbora
In Polish
Papryka
kabaczek
In Latin
Capsicum
cucurbita
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Sweet Pepper and Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Squash? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Squash. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Squash 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 Squash 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 Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Squash
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Sweet Pepper and Squash Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Squash are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and Squash
Care of Sweet Pepper and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.