Habanero type pepper

Capsicum chinense, a species of Capsicum

Also known as Bonnet pepper, Chinese pepper, Datil pepper ·

About Habanero type pepper (Capsicum chinense)

  • Attracts pollinators
  • Edible

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Shrub
Foliage
  • Green
  • Evergreen
Flower colour
  • White
Fruit colour
  • Yellow
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Purple
Mature height
0.5–1.2 m
Flowering season

Flowers from June to August.

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Full sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Soil pH
5.5–7 · Acidic, Neutral
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -7°C · USDA Zone 9
Native range
Northern South America, Brazil

Where to buy Habanero type pepper (Capsicum chinense)

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