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| Identification |
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Genus
Capsicum
Species
annuum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
chili pepper
ornamental pepper
Family
SOLANACEAE
Specimen number
S11333
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p90
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6" - 1' 8"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 10a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Hiro's friend
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
4 inch pot
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 30� Fahrenheit. Capsicum annuum needs summer days with high heat. Chili pepper (also known as ornamental pepper) does well in fertile soils. This plant likes full sun. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
peppers in colors of red, purple, yellow
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Capsicum annuum is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Capsicum annuum has an annual life cycle. Chili pepper (locally known in some parts as ornamental pepper) is evergreen.
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