Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Elegance , Maiden
it is a type of bell paper
Habitat
mild coastal areas
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
White, Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
-
Allergy
-
Gastric, Hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Bertha'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Bell Pepper, Big Bertha Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper
In Hindi
regal geranium
लाल शिमला मिर्च
In German
Regal Geranie
Rote Paprika
In French
geranium royale
Poivron rouge
In Spanish
geranio regia
Pimiento rojo
In Greek
regal geranium
Κόκκινη πιπεριά
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
Pimentão vermelho
In Polish
regal geranium
Czerwona papryka
In Latin
regal geranium
Red Bell Pepper
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Geraniaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Capsicum
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Red Bell Pepper
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Red Bell Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Red Bell Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Bell Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Red Bell Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Bell Pepper is Neutral.
Regal Geranium and Red Bell Pepper Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Red Bell Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Red Bell Pepper are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Bell Pepper flower color: White, Yellow and Green
- Red Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Red Bell Pepper
Care of Regal Geranium and Red Bell Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Red Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Bell Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.