Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Number of Varieties
405
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40000
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Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11-9999
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
180.00 cm60.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
90.00 cm45.70 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Thorns
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✘
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✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
एमु बुश
Shimla mirch
In German
Emu Bush
Paprika
In French
Emu Bush
Capsicum
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Capsicum
In Greek
emu Μπους
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Capsicum
In Polish
Emu Bush
Papryka
In Latin
Emu Bush
Capsicum
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Solanales
Family
Myoporaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Eremophila
Peppers
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myoporeae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
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Solanoideae
Number of Species
22027
1
27800
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