Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-12
10-14
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
No
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Poblano pepper plant
carambola पेड़
In German
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Poblano Pepper usine
arbre carambole
In Spanish
planta de pimiento poblano
árbol de carambola
In Greek
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Poblano planta da pimenta
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Poblano papryka roślin
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Poblano piperis herba
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Oxalidales
Family
Solanaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Poblano Pepper and Carambola
Season and care of Poblano Pepper and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Poblano Pepper and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poblano Pepper season is Not Available and Carambola season is Not Available. The type of soil for Poblano Pepper is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Poblano Pepper and Carambola Physical Information
Poblano Pepper and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Poblano Pepper and Carambola are as follows:
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Poblano Pepper and Carambola
Care of Poblano Pepper and Carambola 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 Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.