Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Malva sylvestris
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Acuminate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Common Mallow
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Chile Pepper
In German
malva neglecta
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
malva neglecta
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Chile Pepper
In Latin
neglecta malva
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Common Mallow and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Chile Pepper season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Common Mallow and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Common Mallow and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Common Mallow and Chile Pepper
Care of Common Mallow and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chile Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.