Capsicum annuum Mambo Purple Red

Ornamental Pepper

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Compact ornamental pepper with variegated purple-green foliage and vibrant fruits changing from white to red. Ideal for containers, produces small edible but spicy peppers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Ornamental Pepper
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum
Species Annuum
Variety Mambo Purple Red
Origin Central America
Blooming Small white flowers in summer, followed by colorful fruits.
Leaf Color Green with purple stems/undersides
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 with peat and perlite for optimal aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun to partial shade; needs strong light for fruit coloration

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Pinch growing tips to encourage bushiness; remove dead leaves promptly

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
54° – 86°
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 – 14000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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