Capsicum, Hot Pepper 'Malagueta'

Capsicumfrutescens

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species
frutescens (froo-TESS-enz)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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:

Ewa Beach, Hawaii

MILILANI, Hawaii

Wahiawa, Hawaii

Frederick, Maryland

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | August 2006 | positive

Beautiful 4' plant now. No peppers yet but they are coming soon.

C
Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) | August 2005 | positive

Bushy, productive plant with loads of tiny peppers that are searingly hot. I prefer the somewhat larger and slightly less hot chiles on ...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2004 | neutral

A 3 x 1/2 inch Brazilian pepper.

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