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Ornamental Pepper 'Poinsettia'

Capsicumannuum

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Capsicum annuum by hazelwood
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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Capsicum (KAP-sih-kum)
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Species
annuum (AN-yoo-um)
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Height

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Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Other Details
Other details
Not Applicable
Propagation Methods
Full Sun
Seed Collecting

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Days to Maturity

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Soil pH requirements

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Heat (Pungency)

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Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Fruit Color

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Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed Type

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Usage

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow
Late (more than 80 days)
Regional
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