How to tend a Capsicum annuum
Also known as: Capsicum chlorocarpum Kuntze, Capsicum leucocarpum Kuntze, Capsicum luteum Kuntze, Capsicum annuum subsp. annuum , Capsicum annuum var. aviculare (Dierb.) D'Arcy & Eshbaugh, Capsicum violaceum Kuntze, Capsicum frutescens var. grossum L.H.Bailey, Capsicum grossum L., Capsicum hispidum var. hispidum , Capsicum annuum f. annuum , Capsicum indicum var. grossum (L.) Dierb., Capsicum annuum var. grossum (L.) Kuntze
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Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry
Sunlight
Like adequate light, shade properly under summer strong light
Soil
Peat or soil with specific nutrients, pH value between 6-7
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn
Pruning
Remove dead and yellowish leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- South American Tropical areas
- Category
- Solanaceae, Capsicum
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠10 cm
- Blooming period
- Ornamental vegetable plants, flowering period June-July, fruiting period August to winter
- Flower colors
- white or purple, fruit color green, red, yellow, purple
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