Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cordate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
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Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Shimla mirch
Zonal Geranium
In German
Paprika
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Capsicum
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Capsicum
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
γλυκό πιπέρι
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Capsicum
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Papryka
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Capsicum
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Solanaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium. Sweet Pepper doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Pepper has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Tingly mouth and Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Tingly mouth. 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 Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Pepper is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Pepper is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium
Care of Sweet Pepper and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.