Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Grass
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 9
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
-
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Condiment
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Paprika
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Capsicum
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Capsicum
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Capsicum
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Papryka
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Capsicum
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Peppers
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Sweet Pepper and St. Augustine Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and St. Augustine Grass? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and St. Augustine Grass. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Pepper and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Pepper and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Sweet Pepper and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.