Capsicum annuum Favorita

Ornamental Pepper

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Compact ornamental pepper variety producing vibrant yellow and red fruits, suitable for indoor pots or outdoor gardens with high light exposure.
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Plant Details

Common Name Ornamental Pepper
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum
Species Annuum
Variety Favorita Yellow Red GT57
Origin South America
Blooming Small white flowers followed by colorful fruiting season
Leaf Color Medium green
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich loamy soil mixed with perlite for drainage and aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth, reduce watering in winter dormancy to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun exposure for fruiting; indoors place near south-facing window, rotate regularly

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from spring to autumn; stop fertilizing in winter

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Pruning

Pinch off top buds early to encourage branching; remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers

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 5 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)
2500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
450 – 1800
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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