Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-12
8-11
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
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
No
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
In Hindi
Poblano pepper plant
Lisianthus
In German
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
Lisianthus
In French
Poblano Pepper usine
Lisianthus
In Spanish
planta de pimiento poblano
Lisianthus
In Greek
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Poblano planta da pimenta
Lisianthus
In Polish
Poblano papryka roślin
Eustoma
In Latin
Poblano piperis herba
Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Solanaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Chironieae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Poblano Pepper and Florida Blue
Season and care of Poblano Pepper and Florida Blue is important to know. While considering everything about Poblano Pepper and Florida Blue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poblano Pepper season is Not Available and Florida Blue season is Not Available. The type of soil for Poblano Pepper is Loam and for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Poblano Pepper and Florida Blue Physical Information
Poblano Pepper and Florida Blue physical information is very important for comparison. Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Florida Blue height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Poblano Pepper and Florida Blue are as follows:
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Poblano Pepper and Florida Blue
Care of Poblano Pepper and Florida Blue 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 Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Florida Blue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.