Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
-
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Pepper
In Hindi
Wilga
शिमला मिर्च
In French
loriot
Capsicum
In Spanish
oriol
Pimiento
In Greek
φλώρος
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
papa-figos
cápsico
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wilga and Capsicum
Season and care of Wilga and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Wilga and Capsicum Physical Information
Wilga and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Capsicum are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Wilga and Capsicum
Care of Wilga and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Wilga 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.