Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Perennials
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Desert
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12*1
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Butter Daisy, Melampodium
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
Melampodium
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Melmpodiam
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Melmpodiam
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Melmpodiam
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Melmpodiam
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Melmpodiam
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Melmpodiam
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Melmpodiam
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Melampodium
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Millerieae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Melampodium and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Melampodium and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Melampodium and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Melampodium season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Poblano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Melampodium is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Melampodium is Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Melampodium and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Melampodium and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Melampodium height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Melampodium and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Melampodium flower color: Yellow and Gold
Melampodium leaf color: Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Melampodium and Poblano Pepper
Care of Melampodium and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Melampodium 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 Melampodium 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.