Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-12
6-10
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
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Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Cylindrical
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, 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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Poblano pepper plant
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
Crapemyrtle
In French
Poblano Pepper usine
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
planta de pimiento poblano
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Poblano planta da pimenta
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Poblano papryka roślin
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Poblano piperis herba
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Capsicum
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Capsiceae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Poblano Pepper and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Poblano Pepper and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Poblano Pepper and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poblano Pepper season is and Crapemyrtle season is . The type of soil for Poblano Pepper is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Poblano Pepper and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Poblano Pepper and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Poblano Pepper and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Poblano Pepper and Crapemyrtle
Care of Poblano Pepper and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.