Ornamental Pepper Plant

Ornamental Pepper Plant Capsicum annuum

What is the plant

The ornamental pepper plant is grown as an annual plant indoors. Also known as the Christmas pepper plant. While this species does produce small white flowers it's main attraction is the fruit which appears after flowering.

We have all seen in grocery stores, eaten or cooked a variety of this plants fruit known as capsicum, sweet peppers, cayenne peppers, and chilli peppers, which this species has been bred from for ornamental purposes. The common name of Christmas pepper was given to the plant because many are sold during December and the red colorful fruits provide a festive appearance. Outdoors they fruit during the summer so the common name Christmas is not always used, which makes sense.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

10°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

Water
Watering container peppers will vary depending on the location. if the container is indoors, your pepper plant will have no other source of water but you. if that is the case, you should water it daily. its roots are restrained by the container so they cannot grow outward or down to reach underground moisture the way an outdoor plant would.
Sunlight
All plants require light for photosynthesis, the process within a plant that converts light, oxygen and water into carbohydrates (energy). Plants require this energy in order to grow, bloom and produce seed. Without adequate light, carbohydrates cannot be manufactured, the energy reserves are depleted and plants die. They need 12-14 hours of indirect sunlight.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.

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Soil
Loose, light, humus soil is ideal for this plant.
Pruning
Remove any dying or yellowing leaves for aesthetic reasons.
Temperature
Cool temperatures from 55°F/13°C - 65°F/18°C are ideal during the night and 70°F/21°C - 80°F/26°C, during the day. Avoid lower than 55°F/13°C.

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Container
Ceramic pots are the most popular type of containers for houseplants today. You'll find them in all kinds of styles, colors, and sizes. At one time, the clay pot was the most common container for indoor plants. When choosing a pot, choose a pot that is 2.5-5 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
Popularity
8,140 people already have this plant 1,353 people have added this plant to their wishlists