Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
4-12
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 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, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Celosia
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
Celosia
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Celosia
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Celosia
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Celosia
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Celosia
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Celosia
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
celosia
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Celosia
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celosia and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Celosia and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poblano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Celosia and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Celosia and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Celosia and Poblano Pepper
Care of Celosia and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally 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 Celosia 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.