Pepper & chili
Capsicum annuum · Peppers · Nightshade family
Also known as: Bell Pepper · Chili Pepper · Sweet Pepper
Medium40–80cmNot pet-safeEdible
Pepper & chili care at a glance
Pepper & chili (Capsicum annuum) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 18–30 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 18–30 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Pepper & chili
Possible pests on Pepper & chili include Aphids, Whitefly and Spider mites. Possible diseases include Grey mould and Blossom-end rot. Pepper & chili is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Medium
- Spider mites Medium
Disease
- Grey mould Medium
- Blossom-end rot Medium
Toxicity
- Solanine glycoalkaloids Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Pepper & chili
- Which pests affect Pepper & chili?
- Possible pests on Pepper & chili include Aphids, Whitefly and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Pepper & chili?
- Possible diseases include Grey mould and Blossom-end rot.
- Is Pepper & chili toxic to cats and dogs?
- Pepper & chili is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Pepper & chili need?
- Pepper & chili has a high water requirement.
- What light does Pepper & chili need?
- Pepper & chili prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Pepper & chili frost-hardy?
- Pepper & chili is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 12 °C.
- Can you eat Pepper & chili?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.