Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Woodlands
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-12
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Solanales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Kukui and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Kukui and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poblano Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Kukui and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kukui and Poblano Pepper
Care of Kukui and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.