| Common Name | Salsa Conga Chili Pepper |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Capsicum |
| Species | Annuum |
| Variety | Salsa Conga |
| Origin | Mexico |
| Blooming | Summer, small white flowers followed by red pods |
| Leaf Color | Dark green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining potting mix with perlite or pumice, pH 6.0-7.0 preferred
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow top inch to dry between watering
Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for optimal fruit production and heat development
Balanced fertilizer during growth, switch to high phosphorus during flowering/fruiting stage
Pinch off flowers early on to encourage bushy growth, remove lower leaves for airflow
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