Ornamental Pepper
Capsicumannuum 'Poinsettia'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Cultivar: Poinsettia

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Other details
Not Applicable

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

Usage

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)