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ornamental peppers

Colour abundant and beautiful.

They infuse yellow, orange, red and purple onto tabletops and summer patio gardens. Edible for those who enjoy spice... a lot.

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Latin name and family

Capsicum Samba | Solanaceae

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Particularities

Edible, unique varieties, colorful

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About

In nature, Capsicum grows as a small perennial shrub and was originally from Middle and South America. They are classified by fruit characteristics like pungency, colour, shape, size and use. Capsicum is the most widely cultivated pepper plant because of the diversity in fruits and ornamental value.

Ornamental Peppers_Harster Greenhouses

Our Peppers are monitored and tested for genetic and growth characteristics including colour, size, shape of the leaves, disease resistance, and shelf life.

Offer
Ornamental Peppers_Harster Greenhouses

Sizes & Pack

2.5": 24, 28, 32 units/pack

4": 15 or 18 units/pack

6": 8 units/pack

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Available in: red, yellow, orange, purple.

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Stages

Various stages are available including plugs, pre-finished, semi-finished, and finished.

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Upgrades

Choose from many stylish and retail designer upgrades such as ceramics, biodegradable pot, mylar sheets, speed covers, and sleeves.

Our 2.5" Ornamental Peppers are part of Lovememini,

a collection 

dedicated

to mini plants.

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Care

LIGHT

WATER

TEMPERATURE

FERTILIZER

Peppers need a very bright and sunny location. They will do great in front of a south or west-facing window, as close to the window as possible.

This plant needs to slightly dry out between waterings. Give water slowly, allowing the soil to absorb the moisture without letting it run off.

Ornamental Peppers grow well in daily temperatures between 70 and 75 °F. They can bear temperatures down to 7ºC (45F).

Once a month, with a liquid all-purpose fertilizer (15-15-15) diluted to half strength. Don't use fertilizer after the plant has fruited.

If the plant is not getting enough light, the stems will thin, and the plant will lean toward the light, becomeleggy and yield fewer peppers.

Make sure to empty the bottom saucer to avoid rot root, so that the roots won’t sit in standing water.

Night temperatures of 55-60 °F will increase the longevity of the fruit.

Feeding will encourage fruit and bloom production.

Availability

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Story

Capsicum Samba is a herbaceous annual with a densely branched stem structure and abundant colourful fruits. Single white flowers bear the fruit which is green when unripe, but changes colour into red, orange, yellow, brown or purple. Ornamental pepper can be a colourful input in homes, and can also be used outside in containers on patios. Capsicum is a member of the Solanaceae family that includes tomato, potato, tobacco and petunia. Capsicum consists of approximately 22 wild species and five domesticated species including C. Annum, C. Baccatum, C. Chinense, C. Frutescens and C. Pubescens. They are cultivated for use in spices, eatable chilies, sweet pepper and ornamental peppers.

an abundant

and spicy

plant

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