Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-12
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
No
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Lisianthus
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Lisianthus
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Lisianthus
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Lisianthus
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Lisianthus
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Eustoma
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Lisianthus
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Gentianaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Lisianthus and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Lisianthus and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Poblano Pepper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Lisianthus and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Lisianthus and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lisianthus and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lisianthus and Poblano Pepper
Care of Lisianthus and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Lisianthus 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.