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Capsicum
Poblano Pepper
About Poblano Pepper and Capsicum


What is
Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  
Type
Vegetable  
Vegetable  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America  
Mexico, Central America, South America  
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper  
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper  
Number of Varieties
30  
99+
500  
19
Habitat
Open areas  
Fertile bottom land  
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
4-12  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
12*1  
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
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
15.20 cm  
99+
45.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
20.30 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White  
Yellow, Gold  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory  
Yellow, Orange  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Purple, Gray Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black  
-  
Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Green, Dark Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic  
Oval  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
-  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam  
The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
-  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam  
Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Salt  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
Yes  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
-  
Insects  
Allergy
Hives, Rash  
Skin irritation  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone  
-  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C  
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Fruits  
Other Uses
Used As Food  
Used As Food  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum  
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'  
Common Name
Pepper  
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper  
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च  
Poblano pepper plant  
In German
Capsicum  
Poblano Pfefferpflanze  
In French
Capsicum  
Poblano Pepper usine  
In Spanish
Pimiento  
planta de pimiento poblano  
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο  
φυτό πιπέρι poblano  
In Portuguese
cápsico  
Poblano planta da pimenta  
In Polish
papryka  
Poblano papryka roślin  
In Latin
Capsicum  
Poblano piperis herba  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Solanales  
Solanales  
Family
Solanaceae  
Solanaceae  
Genus
Capsicum  
Capsicum  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Tribe
Capsiceae  
Capsiceae  
Subfamily
Solanoideae  
Solanoideae  
Number of Species
5  
99+
27  
99+
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Properties of Capsicum and Poblano Pepper

Wondering what are the properties of Capsicum and Poblano Pepper? We provide you with everything About Capsicum and Poblano Pepper. Capsicum doesn't have thorns and Poblano Pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Capsicum does not have fragrant flowers. Capsicum has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Poblano Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Capsicum and Poblano Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Capsicum and Poblano Pepper

Season and care of Capsicum and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poblano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.

Capsicum and Poblano Pepper Physical Information

Capsicum and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Poblano Pepper are as follows:

Care of Capsicum and Poblano Pepper

Care of Capsicum and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots 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 Capsicum 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.

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