Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Open areas
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Violet, Plum
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
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Pepper
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Tree Mallow
In German
Capsicum
Baum Mallow
In French
Capsicum
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Pimiento
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
cápsico
Mallow
In Polish
papryka
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Capsicum
ligno malvae
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 Tree Mallow
Season and care of Capsicum and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Capsicum and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Capsicum and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Tree Mallow
Care of Capsicum and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.