Christmas Pepper. An attractive houseplant grown for its decorative, erect cone like fruits. Not for eating. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 35cm. Flowers May to June. Fruits October to January. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C. Skin and eye irritant/harmful if eaten.
Capsicum annuum
An attractive houseplant grown for its decorative, erect cone like fruits. Not for eating.
Additional information
| Generic | Capsicum |
|---|---|
| Species | annuum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Christmas Pepper |
| Flower Colour | cream |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 35cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | yellow, red, green |
| Fruits When | October, January |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water with tepid water |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | Skin and eye irritant/harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red spider mite, Whiteflies |
| Maintenance | Discard after fruiting |
| Propagation | Seed |
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