Botanical Name: Common Names:
Capsicum annuum Medusa Ornamental Chilli, Ornamental Pepper,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit Shrub Like
Description:
Small evergreen perennial shrub, often treated as an annual. Tiny white or purple flowers during Summer followed by edible fruits know as capsicums. When fruit is ripe, colours include red, green or yellow. Many varieties available including sweet and chilli peppers. 'Medusa' is an ornamental variety although fruits are edible and taste sweet. Fruits grow upright in clusters and are red, yellow and orange.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Clay, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars, Fruit Fly, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Solanceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, Purple, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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