Heat: | Hot 30K-300K SHU |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8-12 inches |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Upright 1/2 to 1 inch peppers, yellow, orange, red and eventually purple at maturity. All colors may be present on the plant at the same time. |
Fruiting Time: | Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Vegetable Cut Flower |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 68ºF-80ºF Days to germinate: 14-21 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/16 inch, covering with a thin layer of soil.. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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