Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Capsicum

Species:

Capsicum pereirae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (25-30°C) with consistent moisture. Fresh seeds germinate best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI