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Capsicum annuum Tango Deep Orange
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Capsicum annuum Tango Deep Orange

Tango Deep Orange Pepper

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Compact ornamental pepper with dark green foliage and fiery deep orange fruits. Edible, hot flavor profile. Grows 30-45cm tall.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tango Deep Orange Pepper
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum
Species Annuum
Variety Tango Deep Orange
Origin Mexico / Central America
Blooming Small white flowers in summer, followed by fruiting
Leaf Color Dark green to purplish-green
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, peat/perlite based with added compost

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow top inch to dry between watering.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun (6+ hours), indoors needs south-facing window or grow lights for fruiting

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during active growing season

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Pruning

Pinch back tips to encourage bushiness, remove yellow 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 5 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 4 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 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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