Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
CAPSICUM annuum 'Admiral'
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Admiral Pepper, Bell Pepper
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Paprika
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
poivron
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Pimiento
In Greek
Pachypodium
Πιπεριά
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Pimentão
In Polish
Pachypodium
papryka
In Latin
Mandacaru
Bell Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Apocynaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Bell Pepper
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Bell Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Bell Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bell Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Bell Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bell Pepper is Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Bell Pepper Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Bell Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Bell Pepper are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bell Pepper flower color: White
- Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar palm and Bell Pepper
Care of Madagascar palm and Bell Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bell Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.