Capsicum annuum Tango Light Orange

Tango Light Orange Pepper

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Compact ornamental pepper variety producing light orange bell-shaped fruits, ideal for containers and indoor sunrooms.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tango Light Orange Pepper
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum
Species Annuum
Variety Tango Light Orange
Origin Mexico / Central America
Blooming White star-shaped flowers, followed by orange fruit in summer/autumn
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade
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, pH 6.0-7.0

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Watering

Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged; reduce during dormancy or winter

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Sunlight & Care

Requires high light intensity for fruiting; best in south-facing window or grow lights

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer bi-weekly during active growth and flowering, stop after harvest

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Pruning

Pinch top buds early to encourage bushier growth; remove yellow leaves

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite 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 4 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° – 95°
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)
2500 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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