Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, Hot climate regions
  
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Red, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Pale Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
  
Green, Black
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
  
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
Does not require fertilizer once established
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
  
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Condiment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION berlandieri
  
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
  
Common Name
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
  
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
  
In Hindi
Zaragosa
  
Shimla mirch
  
In German
Zaragoza
  
Paprika
  
In French
Saragosse
  
Capsicum
  
In Spanish
Zaragoza
  
Capsicum
  
In Greek
Σαραγόσα
  
γλυκό πιπέρι
  
In Portuguese
Zaragoza
  
Capsicum
  
In Polish
Saragossa
  
Papryka
  
In Latin
Caesaraugusta
  
Capsicum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Chordata
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Squamata
  
Solanales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Gonyosoma
  
Peppers
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Capsiceae
  
Subfamily
Colubrinae
  
Solanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Zaragosa and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Zaragosa and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Zaragosa and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zaragosa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Zaragosa and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Zaragosa and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Zaragosa and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Zaragosa and Sweet Pepper
Care of Zaragosa and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zaragosa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.