How to tend a Capsicum baccatum

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, more watering during fruiting period

Sunlight

Like adequate light, sunlight time at least 8 hours

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients, pH value between 6-7

Fertilizer

Soil with rich compost, apply more fertilizer during fruiting period

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, fruit color red
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