Data specific to Peppers (Edit)
Heat: Hot 30K-300K SHU

General Plant Information (Edit)
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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Common names
  • Ornamental Pepper

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire
Date: 2016-11-01

Date: 2011-06-28
Courtesy Outsidepride
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photo credit: Léna
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