Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
-
Types
Not Availble
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM frutescens
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Tabasco Pepper
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
Pelargonium
In German
Tabasco Pfeffer
Pelargonium
In French
Tabasco poivre
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Tabasco Pepper
Pelargonium
In Greek
Tabasco πιπέρι
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Tabasco pimenta
pelargônio
In Polish
papryka tabasco
Pelargonium
In Latin
Tabasco Pepper
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Geraniales
Family
Solanaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabasco Pepper and Pelargonium
Season and care of Tabasco Pepper and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Tabasco Pepper and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Loam and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Tabasco Pepper and Pelargonium Physical Information
Tabasco Pepper and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tabasco Pepper and Pelargonium are as follows:
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Pelargonium
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.