Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green
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
-
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
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, Water frequently while growing
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
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
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, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
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
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
Abutilon
Shimla mirch
In German
Abutilon
Paprika
In French
Abutilon
Capsicum
In Spanish
Abutilon
Capsicum
In Greek
Abutilon
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Capsicum
In Polish
Abutilon
Papryka
In Latin
Abutilon
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Abutilon and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Abutilon and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Abutilon and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Abutilon and Sweet Pepper
Care of Abutilon and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sweet 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 Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.