Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Toxic
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Pepper
In Hindi
tail flower
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Schwanz Blume
Capsicum
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Capsicum
In Spanish
tail flower
Pimiento
In Greek
Tail flower
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Tailflower
cápsico
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
papryka
In Latin
Tail flower
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Araceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Anthocercis
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthurieae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Pothoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Capsicum
Season and care of Tail Flower and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Tail Flower and Capsicum Physical Information
Tail Flower and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Capsicum are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Tail Flower and Capsicum
Care of Tail Flower and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.