Capsicum Favorit Deep Orange

Ornamental Pepper

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Compact ornamental pepper featuring vibrant deep orange fruits. Dark green foliage contrasts beautifully with colorful peppers. Suitable for pots, edible but primarily grown for decoration during summer and autumn.
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Plant Details

Common Name Ornamental Pepper
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum
Species Annuum
Variety Favorit Deep Orange
Origin Mexico / Central America
Blooming Small white or purple flowers, followed by orange fruits in summer to autumn.
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / 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 peat and perlite for optimal aeration

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Watering

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

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun (6+ hours) for best fruiting, tolerates half shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from April to September

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Pruning

Pinch back tips early 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 4 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° – 90°
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)
2000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 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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