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How to grow and care for Capsicum annuum L.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Capsicum annuum L.

Capsicum annuum L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

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How to water Capsicum annuum L.

How often should I water?

check Capsicum annuum L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

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Light & Location

How much light does a Capsicum annuum L. need?

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Bright direct light

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Light preference

Capsicum annuum L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~42℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Capsicum annuum L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Capsicum annuum L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Capsicum annuum L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Solanales, Family: Solanaceae, Genus: Capsicum, Species: Capsicum annuum

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanAnnual
Hardiness Zone7 - 13
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderSolanales
FamilySolanaceae
GenusCapsicum
SpeciesCapsicum annuum

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