Capsicum Salsa Orange

Salsa Orange Pepper

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Compact bushy pepper plant producing vibrant orange fruits, suitable for edible landscaping or container gardening in warm climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Salsa Orange Pepper
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum
Species Annuum
Variety Salsa Orange
Origin Central America
Blooming White to purple flowers, followed by fruiting season.
Leaf Color Dark 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 with perlite and compost for fertility

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth and flowering; reduce slightly in winter if dormant

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best fruit production; protect from scorching in extreme heat

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season, reduce in autumn

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Pruning

Pinch off top buds to encourage bushiness, remove dead or yellow leaves

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
50° – 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)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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