Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
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
No
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
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
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, 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, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Insects
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Diabetes, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Leprosy, Scabies, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Coccinia grandis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
baby watermelon, little gourd, tindora, tendli
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
तेंडली, कुंदुरी
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Tindola,
Efeu Kürbis
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Ivy gourd
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Ivy gourd
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Ivy gourd
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Ivy gourd
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Ivy gourd
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Ivy gourd
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Ivy Gourd and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Ivy Gourd and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Ivy Gourd and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ivy Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Poblano Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ivy Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Ivy Gourd is Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Ivy Gourd and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Ivy Gourd and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Ivy Gourd 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 Ivy Gourd and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Ivy Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Ivy Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ivy Gourd and Poblano Pepper
Care of Ivy Gourd and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ivy Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches 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 Ivy Gourd 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.