Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of geranium
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
-
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
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
Aesthetic Uses
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
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Shimla mirch
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Paprika
In French
Géranium zonal
Capsicum
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Capsicum
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Capsicum
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Papryka
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Solanales
Family
Geraniaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Sweet Pepper
Care of Zonal Geranium and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Sweet Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.