Capsicum annuum

Pepper plant

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Annual herbaceous plant native to the Americas, producing edible fruits ranging from sweet peppers to hot chilies; characterized by glossy leaves and small white flowers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pepper plant
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum
Species Annuum
Origin Americas
Blooming Small white star-shaped flowers, followed by developing fruit
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam mixed with compost and perlite for aeration

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Watering

Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure (6+ hours daily) for optimal flowering and fruiting

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Fertilization

Apply balanced NPK fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth and blooming season

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Pruning

Pinch off early flowers to encourage bushier growth; remove dead foliage

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Thrip Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 40
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
800 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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