Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Cubanelle, Aconcagua, Biscayne, Key Largo, Qantanamo, Grenada, Key West
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Moist Soils, Warm soil
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban 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
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Orange Red
Brown
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
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects
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
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Low calories, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Condiment, Used As Food
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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 pictum
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Cubanelle Pepper
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Cubanelle Pepper
indische Malve
In French
Cubanelle Pepper
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Cubanelle Pepper
malva india
In Greek
Cubanelle Pepper
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Cubanelle Pepper
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Cubanelle Pepper
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Cubanelle Pepper
vitifolium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
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 Indian Mallow
Season and care of Cubanelle Pepper and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Cubanelle Pepper and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cubanelle Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Loam and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cubanelle Pepper is Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cubanelle Pepper and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Cubanelle Pepper and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Cubanelle Pepper height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cubanelle Pepper and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Cubanelle Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Light Green
Cubanelle Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Indian Mallow
Care of Cubanelle Pepper and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cubanelle Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cubanelle Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.