Ornamental Pepper 'Tabasco Miniature'

Capsicumfrutescens

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)
Synonym
Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Sun to Partial Shade
Seed Collecting
Days to Maturity
Soil pH requirements
Heat (Pungency)
Provides Winter Interest
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Mid (69-80 days)
Regional

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

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Liberty Hill, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2013 | neutral

This looks like a Medusa pepper, but they aren't hot. Foliage, growth habit, blooms and pods all look like Medusa tho.

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Charlottesville, VA | October 2008 | positive

This is a dense, shrubby, attractive plant that reaches 3 inches in height and is covered with delicate white blossoms and half-inch yell...Read More

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