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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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vegetative
water
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
Light & Location
How much light does a Capsicum annuum L. need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Capsicum annuum L. likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
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 Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Hardiness Zone | 7 - 13 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Capsicum |
| Species | Capsicum annuum |
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