Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
No
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Yambohne
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jicama and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Jicama and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Poblano Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Jicama and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Poblano Pepper
Care of Jicama and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.