Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
Ponds
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
No
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Constipation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Lotus Sacré
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
loto sagrado
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Solanales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Poblano Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Poblano Pepper
Care of Sacred Lotus and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage 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 Sacred Lotus 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.