Capsicum Tango Red

Tango Red Pepper

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Compact ornamental pepper featuring dark green foliage, white blooms, and vibrant upright red fruits. Ideal for sunny windowsills or summer gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tango Red Pepper
Family Solanaceae
Genus Capsicum
Species Annuum
Variety Tango Red
Origin Mexico / Central America
Blooming White flowers, followed by upright red fruits in summer/autumn.
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix enriched with perlite or pumice, pH 6.0-7.0

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings, reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun (6+ hours) for optimal flowering and fruiting, tolerates partial shade in summer heat

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks from April to September during active growth phase

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Pruning

Pinch back tips early to encourage bushiness, remove dead or diseased foliage 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 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 90°
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)
3000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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