Capsicum annuum Tango

Tango Ornamental Pepper

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Ornamental pepper variety featuring vibrant multi-colored fruits, compact bushy growth, and small white flowers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tango Ornamental Pepper
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum
Species Annuum
Variety Tango Mixture
Origin Americas (Mexico/Central America)
Blooming Small white flowers followed by colorful fruits
Leaf Color Dark green, sometimes with purple tints
Sunlight 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 perlite and peat moss for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow top inch to dry between watering in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Requires high light exposure (6+ hours) for flowering and fruiting, tolerate partial shade indoors

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Fertilization

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

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Pruning

Pinch growing tips early to encourage bushiness, remove 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 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
59° – 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)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 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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