Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Argentina
Types
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-12
9-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
Cholla
In Hindi
Poblano pepper plant
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Poblano Pepper usine
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
planta de pimiento poblano
planta de Cholla
In Greek
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Poblano planta da pimenta
planta Salão
In Polish
Poblano papryka roślin
roślin Hall
In Latin
Poblano piperis herba
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Poblano Pepper and Cholla
Season and care of Poblano Pepper and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Poblano Pepper and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poblano Pepper season is and Cholla season is . The type of soil for Poblano Pepper is Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poblano Pepper and Cholla Physical Information
Poblano Pepper and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Poblano Pepper and Cholla are as follows:
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Poblano Pepper and Cholla
Care of Poblano Pepper and Cholla 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 Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.