Capsicum baccatum

Aji pepper

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Versatile chili pepper variety known for elongated fruits and a distinct fruity heat. Valued as an ornamental edible plant with glossy green leaves and colorful ripening pods ranging from yellow to red.
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Plant Details

Common Name Aji pepper
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum
Species Baccatum
Origin South America
Blooming Small white or purple flowers, summer to autumn
Leaf Color Deep green glossy
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 compost and perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil moist during growth, reduce watering in winter dormancy to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for fruiting, tolerate partial shade indoors but needs maximum light exposure

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growing season (spring-summer)

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Pruning

Pinch early flowering buds to encourage bushiness; remove dead or diseased foliage

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 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
50° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 55%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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