Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
it is a type of bell paper
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Pink, Violet, Plum
White, Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Gastric, Hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Bertha'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Bell Pepper, Big Bertha Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
लाल शिमला मिर्च
In German
Baum Mallow
Rote Paprika
In French
Arbre Mallow
Poivron rouge
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Pimiento rojo
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Κόκκινη πιπεριά
In Portuguese
Mallow
Pimentão vermelho
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Czerwona papryka
In Latin
ligno malvae
Red Bell Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Malvaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Red Bell Pepper
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Red Bell Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Red Bell Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Red Bell Pepper season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Red Bell Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Bell Pepper is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Red Bell Pepper Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Red Bell Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Red Bell Pepper are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Red Bell Pepper flower color: White, Yellow and Green
- Red Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Red Bell Pepper
Care of Tree Mallow and Red Bell Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Red Bell Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow 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.