Pelargonium

Capsicum

About Pelargonium and Capsicum

Pelargonium

Capsicum

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

2030

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm20.30 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Hot Pink, Coral

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water excessively

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity

Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Hives, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

CAPSICUM annuum

Common Name

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

Pepper

In Hindi

Pelargonium

शिमला मिर्च

In German

Pelargonium

Capsicum

In French

Pelargonium

Capsicum

In Spanish

Pelargonium

Pimiento

In Greek

Pelargonium

Κοκκινοπίπερο

In Portuguese

pelargônio

cápsico

In Polish

Pelargonium

papryka

In Latin

Pelargonium

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Solanales

Family

Geraniaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

2005

1 27800

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Properties of Pelargonium and Capsicum

Wondering what are the properties of Pelargonium and Capsicum? We provide you with everything About Pelargonium and Capsicum. Pelargonium doesn't have thorns and Capsicum doesn't have thorns. Also Pelargonium does not have fragrant flowers. Pelargonium has allergic reactions like and Capsicum has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pelargonium and Capsicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pelargonium and Capsicum

Season and care of Pelargonium and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.

Pelargonium and Capsicum Physical Information

Pelargonium and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Capsicum are as follows:

Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green

Care of Pelargonium and Capsicum

Care of Pelargonium and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.