Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Open areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Pepper
Common Mallow
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
malva neglecta
In German
Capsicum
malva neglecta
In French
Capsicum
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Pimiento
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
cápsico
malva neglecta
In Polish
papryka
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Capsicum
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Common Mallow
Season and care of Capsicum and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Common Mallow Physical Information
Capsicum and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Common Mallow are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Common Mallow
Care of Capsicum and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.