Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Humid climates
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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 green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
-
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Fruits
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Homalomena
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
Homalomena
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Homalomena
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Homalomena
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Homalomena
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Homalomena
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
homalomena
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Homalomena
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Homalomena
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Homalomena
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Homalomena and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Homalomena and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poblano Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Homalomena and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Homalomena and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Homalomena and Poblano Pepper
Care of Homalomena and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena 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.