This particular species is the least widespread, as well as the least cultivated, of the Capsicum varieties. Literally translated, “Pubescens” means “hairy”, and these plants can be fairly easily identified by their characteristic black seeds and hairy leaves. Another distinctive trait of this species is the blue-violet color of the flowers’ petals. Most often, these flowers grow singly or in pairs, but in rare instances they may grow in clusters of four. As the pods ripen, they become yellow or red and typically grow to the size of a small apple.But – perhaps most of all – the chilies of Capsicum Pubescens set themselves apart from other hot peppers with they’re meatiness and juiciness. It’s a totally unique eating experience when compared to other peppers, more akin to eating a tomato than a jalapeño.
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Capsicum Pubescens
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Lighting
Full Sun
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Big amount of water, depend the drainage of the soil, temperatures, winds, mulch and watering hours
Pruning
How to prune:Dead or Infected branches, branches that grow in cross ways, stems without flowers possible to cut and use them for cutting, pruning in order to expose to light the fruits
Sunlight
Full Sun and in warm climate almost full sun, in desert the fruits and the leaves will burn in the sun reduce the amount / Half Shade – possible but only as perennial and it will bear less and in high summer temperatures
Soil
In order for this plant to thrive, fertile, well-drained soil is essential, as well as a placement that provides plenty of sunlight.
Temperature
This plant has a germination time of about 3 to 4 weeks at an ideal temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Container
when grow in container better size 10-30 liter (2-6 gallon) depend if grown as annual or perennial, the plant require average amount of water and put mulch to keep the soil moist and makes enough holes that the water go out of the pot, when it’s grow as perennial every few years better to switch soil, and prune part of the roots and the plants, soil need to be well ventilated with good drainage, put fertilizer at least once a year, rich with organic matter, can use in potting mix or peat soil with perlite or vermiculite.
Additional
Although no reports have been seen for this species, many plants in this family produce toxins in their leaves. The sap of the plant can cause the skin to blister. Avoid in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants and antihypertensive drugs
Popularity
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