Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum

Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum

Native to:
Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Paraguay | Peru | Uruguay

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Solanaceae
Genus:
Capsicum
Species:
Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub , Shrub
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Requires warm soil temperatures of 21-29°C for optimal germination. Light not required for germination.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch