Capsicum annuum Favorit Orange

Favorit Orange Pepper

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Compact ornamental pepper shrub featuring vibrant orange bell-shaped fruits and glossy green foliage. Edible but primarily grown for decorative indoor/outdoor appeal.
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Plant Details

Common Name Favorit Orange Pepper
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum
Species Annuum
Variety Favorit Orange
Origin South America
Blooming Small white star-shaped flowers, followed by orange fruits in summer to autumn.
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0 with perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during active growth and flowering; allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings in winter to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun (4+ hours) for optimal fruiting; tolerates partial shade but yields decrease significantly indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer (10-10-10) every 2 weeks during growing season (April to September)

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Pruning

Pinch off early flowers on young plants to encourage bushiness; harvest fruit regularly to stimulate continuous production

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 4 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° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% 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)
10 – 45
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
600 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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