Yellow Ornamental Pepper -Capsicum annuum

Edible Ornamental Pepper , AKA Christmas Pepper ! 
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Grown for its brightly colored fruit, ornamental pepper plant is not particularly attractive until it becomes loaded with ripening peppers in fall and winter. Another common name for this plant is Christmas Pepper.

Native to South America, ornamental pepper plants are popular houseplants because of their small size, and the bright colored fruits they bear. These plants belong to the Capsicum group of plants, which also includes sweet and hot peppers. Besides their visual appeal, these peppers can be used for cooking as well. Although these plants can be grown any time of the year, they are one of the most popular choices to add color to one's home during the winter months

Keep this tropical native warm. Ornamental chili pepper is tender and should not be exposed to temperatures below 55°F/13°C.

Ornamental Pepper Plant Care

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Origin: South America

Height: To 1 ft (30 cm)

Light: Bright light, including at least 4 hours a day of direct sun.

Water: Keep soil evenly moist. Leaves will drop if soil is too wet or too dry. Water thoroughly and discard drainage.

Humidity: Average to moderate humidity. Mist foliage occasionally if needed.

Temperature: Cool at night, 55-60°F/13-16°C; warm during the day 70-75°F/21-24°C

Soil: Any good potting mix

Fertilizer: Feed monthly. This tomato plant food works great for your peppers, too.

Propagation: Seed. Sow seeds in spring.

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