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Capsicum

The Capsicum annuum plants grow up to 1.5 m high and grow as a bushy subshrub, but mostly stretched upwards. Near the root, the plants lignify relatively easily. The leaves are pointed towards the front, between 5 and 25 cm long and between 3 and 15 cm wide. || As with other cultivated Capsicum species within the Art Capsicum chinense by domestication and the associated long selection a great variability has arisen. Typically, a plant of the species is between 45 cm and 75 cm high, the shoot branches strongly and forms secondary shoots, giving the plant a broad, bushy appearance.

Scientific classification

Genus

Capsicum (Capsicum)

Family

Nightshade

Order

Nightshades, bindweeds, gooseweeds, and allies

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Annual

Lifespan

Summer, Fall

Harvest Time

60 cm

Plant Height

40 cm

Spread

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Culture

Symbolism

Passionate

Interesting Facts

The fruits of capsicum annuum var. conoides are exquisite and variable. They stand on the top of the leaves and are interesting. When Columbus discovered the Americas in 1493, capsicum annuum var. conoides were brought back to Spain and introduced to Central Europe in about a century, while it was introduced to China through the Western Regions in the late Ming Dynasty.

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Singular star-shaped flowers bloom, leading to diverse hollow fruits in varying colors.

Smooth, lanceolate leaves with glossy surfaces and pinnate veins, ranging from 2 to 6 inches.

Purple nodes along semi-woody stem, 0.2-0.4 inches thick, branching with spaced nodes.

Non-pulpy berries with flat seeds and colorful, smooth skins, varying in sizes and pungency.

Clustered star-shaped flowers in white to purple, about 0.4 inches across, unscented yet visually charming.

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Care Guide for Capsicum

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 41 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Capsicum thrives in warm conditions and efficiently retains moisture. Weekly watering is sufficient, avoiding constant dampness yet not drought-tolerant. For optimal growth, maintain consistent soil moisture during its active growing season to support fruiting, whether cultivated indoors or outdoors.

Propagation: Propagation of capsicum involves seed sowing and cuttings, requiring warm temperatures (21-29°C), sufficient light, and well-draining soil. Seeds benefit from scarification or soaking, while cuttings thrive in high humidity with rooting hormones. Proper care during germination and early growth is crucial for success.

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