Ornamental Pepper 'Rainforest'

Capsicumbaccatum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
baccatum (BAK-ah-tum)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Wheatfield, Indiana

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | September 2006 | neutral

"Originally from Brazil/Central American rain forest. This is a tall plant reaching 6 feet in one season. The fruit is bell shaped measur...Read More

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