Capsicum rhomboideum

Capsicum rhomboideum

Native to:
Colombia | Costa Rica | El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Peru | Venezuelan Antilles

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Solanaceae
Genus:
Capsicum
Species:
Capsicum rhomboideum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug,sep
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 best at warm temperatures between 25-30°C. Light not required for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI