Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Winter heath
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Alpine Heath
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Alpine Heath
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Alpine Heath
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Poblano piperis herba
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Poblano Pepper season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Poblano Pepper
Care of Alpine Heath and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and 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 Alpine Heath 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.