Scented Geranium

Sweet Pepper

About Scented Geranium and Sweet Pepper

Scented Geranium

Sweet Pepper

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

herbaceous annuals

Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper

Number of Varieties

2005

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 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

38.14 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Pale Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

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, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Beetles, Cutworms, Insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

✔ ✘

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

Butterflies

Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

Condiment

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper

In Hindi

Pelargonium

Shimla mirch

In German

Pelargonium

Paprika

In French

pélargonium

Capsicum

In Spanish

pelargonium

Capsicum

In Greek

Pelargonium

γλυκό πιπέρι

In Portuguese

pelargônio

Capsicum

In Polish

pelargonia

Papryka

In Latin

Pelargonium

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Solanales

Family

Geraniaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Peppers

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

20027

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Sweet Pepper

Wondering what are the properties of Scented Geranium and Sweet Pepper? We provide you with everything About Scented Geranium and Sweet Pepper. Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns and Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Scented Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like and Sweet Pepper 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 Scented Geranium and Sweet Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Sweet Pepper

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

Scented Geranium and Sweet Pepper Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Sweet Pepper are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green

Care of Scented Geranium and Sweet Pepper

Care of Scented Geranium and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.