Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
In Hindi
Abutilon
Paprika Pepper
In German
Abutilon
Paprika -Pfeffer
In French
Abutilon
Paprika Pepper
In Spanish
Abutilon
Pimentón pimienta
In Greek
Abutilon
πάπρικα πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Paprika pimenta
In Polish
Abutilon
Papryka Papryka
In Latin
Abutilon
Paprika Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Paprika Pepper
Season and care of Abutilon and Paprika Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Paprika Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Paprika Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paprika Pepper is Neutral.
Abutilon and Paprika Pepper Physical Information
Abutilon and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Paprika Pepper are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
- Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Abutilon and Paprika Pepper
Care of Abutilon and Paprika Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Paprika Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.