Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Broad
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Poblano pepper plant
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Poblano Pepper usine
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
planta de pimiento poblano
cólquico
In Greek
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Poblano planta da pimenta
aftomn gema
In Polish
Poblano papryka roślin
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Poblano piperis herba
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Colchiceae
Season and Care of Poblano Pepper and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Poblano Pepper and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Poblano Pepper and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poblano Pepper season is and Autumn Crocus season is . The type of soil for Poblano Pepper is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Poblano Pepper and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Poblano Pepper and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Poblano Pepper and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Poblano Pepper and Autumn Crocus
Care of Poblano Pepper and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poblano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.