Botanical Name: Common Names:
Capsicum annuum Sweet Mama Capsicum, Bell Pepper,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Small evergreen perennial shrub, often treated as an annual. Tiny white or purple flowers during Summer followed by edible fruits know as capsicums. Sweet Mama is a high yield, bell capsicum that has large, sweet, green fruit that turns red at maturity. Fruit can be eaten green or red. Many varieties available including sweet and chilli peppers.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Edible Garden, 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: 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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