Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
boxberry
Poblano pepper plant
In German
boxberry
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
boxberry
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
boxberry
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
boxberry
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
boxberry
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
boxberry
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Burning
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Gaultheria
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Boxberry and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Boxberry and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poblano Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Boxberry and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boxberry and Poblano Pepper
Care of Boxberry and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Boxberry 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.