Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-12
10-15
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
21,22
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
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, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
PENTAS
Common Name
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
Poblano pepper plant
Pentas plant
In German
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Poblano Pepper usine
plante Pentas
In Spanish
planta de pimiento poblano
planta pentas
In Greek
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Poblano planta da pimenta
planta Pentas
In Polish
Poblano papryka roślin
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Poblano piperis herba
Pentas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Solanaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Rubioideae
Season and Care of Poblano Pepper and Pentas
Season and care of Poblano Pepper and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Poblano Pepper and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poblano Pepper season is and Pentas season is . The type of soil for Poblano Pepper is Loam and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Poblano Pepper and Pentas Physical Information
Poblano Pepper and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Poblano Pepper and Pentas are as follows:
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Poblano Pepper and Pentas
Care of Poblano Pepper and Pentas 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 Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.