Origin
Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
it is a type of bell paper
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Elliptic
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, Transplanting
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
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
-
Gastric, Hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Bertha'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Bell Pepper, Big Bertha Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper
In Hindi
Abutilon
लाल शिमला मिर्च
In German
Abutilon
Rote Paprika
In French
Abutilon
Poivron rouge
In Spanish
Abutilon
Pimiento rojo
In Greek
Abutilon
Κόκκινη πιπεριά
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Pimentão vermelho
In Polish
Abutilon
Czerwona papryka
In Latin
Abutilon
Red Bell Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Abutilon and Red Bell Pepper
Season and care of Abutilon and Red Bell Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Red Bell Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Bell Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Red Bell Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Bell Pepper is Neutral.
Abutilon and Red Bell Pepper Physical Information
Abutilon and Red Bell Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Red Bell Pepper are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Red Bell Pepper flower color: White, Yellow and Green
- Red Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Red Bell Pepper
Care of Abutilon and Red Bell Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Red Bell 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 Red Bell Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.