Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-12
8-15
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
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
AMMI majus
Common Name
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Poblano pepper plant
बिशप निराना
In German
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Poblano Pepper usine
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
planta de pimiento poblano
biznaga
In Greek
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Poblano planta da pimenta
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Poblano papryka roślin
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Poblano piperis herba
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Poblano Pepper and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Poblano Pepper and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Poblano Pepper and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poblano Pepper season is and Bishop's Weed season is . The type of soil for Poblano Pepper is Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Poblano Pepper and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Poblano Pepper and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Poblano Pepper and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Poblano Pepper and Bishop's Weed
Care of Poblano Pepper and Bishop's Weed 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 Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.