Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Perennial
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
African Iris
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
African Iris
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Iris africano
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
African Iris
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Iridaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of African Iris and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poblano Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
African Iris and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of African Iris and Poblano Pepper
Care of African Iris and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Poblano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.