Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-12
Sunset Zone
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
River Birch
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
River Birch
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Fluss Birch
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Birch river
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
river Birch
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
river Birch
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Betula
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of River Birch and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of River Birch and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poblano Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
River Birch and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
River Birch and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of River Birch and Poblano Pepper
Care of River Birch and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed and Poblano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.