Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial, Semi-Annual / Annual-Like |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal, Temperate |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Fruit | Its fruit are growing upright, long and slim, ripening from white to yellowish. |
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| Cultivation | The chili pepper need full sun to grow and fruit well. Ensure good air circulation around the plant. The plant can be pinched at early stage to develop a bushy plant. White flies are common pests that attack chili pepper plants in Singapore. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Herb or Spice) |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
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Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit , Non-Accessory Fruit |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32277 |
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| Species ID | 6685 |
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