Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-12
Sunset Zone
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
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
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Poblano Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Poblano Pepper
Care of Butternut Squash and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Butternut Squash 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.