Red capsicum

Red capsicum

Capsicum annuum

Capsicum
Solanaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 49
🐾 Pet-Safe
🏠 Indoor

Red capsicum (bell pepper) grows best in a warm, sunny location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, making it suitable for sunny windowsills or outdoor gardens. Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist, and feed with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season to encourage fruiting. Pinching early flowers can promote a stronger plant and a more abundant harvest.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Until Moisture Drains From The Bottom, Then Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Temperature

-30°95°F

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama
Aldabra
Algeria
Andaman Is.
Angola
Assam
Austria
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Bismarck Archipelago
Bolivia
Borneo
Botswana
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia

Attracts

🐝 Bees
Safety & Use
🍳 Culinary
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 17, 2018 by Mirhani Nourddine (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
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13
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