Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
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Habitat
Fertile bottom land
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-12
12-15
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
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
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'
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In Hindi
Poblano pepper plant
Quisco
In German
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
Quisco
In French
Poblano Pepper usine
Quisco
In Spanish
planta de pimiento poblano
Quisco
In Greek
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
Quisco
In Portuguese
Poblano planta da pimenta
Quisco
In Polish
Poblano papryka roślin
Quisco
In Latin
Poblano piperis herba
Quisco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Poblano Pepper and Quisco
Season and care of Poblano Pepper and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Poblano Pepper and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poblano Pepper season is and Quisco season is . The type of soil for Poblano Pepper is Loam and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poblano Pepper and Quisco Physical Information
Poblano Pepper and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Poblano Pepper and Quisco are as follows:
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Quisco leaf color:
Care of Poblano Pepper and Quisco
Care of Poblano Pepper and Quisco 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 Quisco 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 Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.