Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Brazil
Types
Cubanelle, Aconcagua, Biscayne, Key Largo, Qantanamo, Grenada, Key West
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Moist Soils, Warm soil
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
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
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Low calories, Vitamin C
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cubanelle'( Grossum Group)
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Cubanelle Pepper
Abutilon
In German
Cubanelle Pepper
Abutilon
In French
Cubanelle Pepper
Abutilon
In Spanish
Cubanelle Pepper
Abutilon
In Greek
Cubanelle Pepper
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Cubanelle Pepper
Abutilon
In Polish
Cubanelle Pepper
Abutilon
In Latin
Cubanelle Pepper
Abutilon
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Abutilon
Season and care of Cubanelle Pepper and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Cubanelle Pepper and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cubanelle Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cubanelle Pepper and Abutilon Physical Information
Cubanelle Pepper and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Cubanelle Pepper height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cubanelle Pepper and Abutilon are as follows:
Cubanelle Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Light Green
Cubanelle Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Abutilon
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cubanelle Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cubanelle Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.