Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
it is a type of bell paper
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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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
Flower Color
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White, Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Well drained
Pruning
Requires little pruning
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
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Single
Allergy
Dermititis
Gastric, Hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Bertha'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Bell Pepper, Big Bertha Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper
In Hindi
Aechmea
लाल शिमला मिर्च
In German
Aechmea
Rote Paprika
In French
Aechmea
Poivron rouge
In Spanish
Aechmea
Pimiento rojo
In Greek
Αιχμέα
Κόκκινη πιπεριά
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Pimentão vermelho
In Polish
Aechmea
Czerwona papryka
In Latin
Aechmea
Red Bell Pepper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Properties of Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and Red Bell Pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Red Bell Pepper has allergic reactions like Dermititis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper
Season and care of Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Bell Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Red Bell Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Red Bell Pepper is Neutral.
Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper Physical Information
Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper
Care of Aechmea and Red Bell Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Red Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aechmea 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.