Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
California
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Cubanelle, Aconcagua, Biscayne, Key Largo, Qantanamo, Grenada, Key West
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Moist Soils, Warm soil
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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 Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cubanelle'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Bell Pepper, Cubanelle Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Cubanelle Pepper
In German
Matilija Poppy
Cubanelle Pepper
In French
Matilija Poppy
Cubanelle Pepper
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Cubanelle Pepper
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Cubanelle Pepper
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Cubanelle Pepper
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Cubanelle Pepper
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Cubanelle Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Solanales
Family
Papaveraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Cubanelle Pepper
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Cubanelle Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Cubanelle Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Cubanelle Pepper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Cubanelle Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cubanelle Pepper is Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Cubanelle Pepper Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Cubanelle Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cubanelle Pepper height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Cubanelle Pepper are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Cubanelle Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Light Green
- Cubanelle Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Cubanelle Pepper
Care of Matilija Poppy and Cubanelle Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Cubanelle Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cubanelle Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.