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Scientific Name | Capsicum annuum |
Common Name | Chili, Chilli Pepper |
Family | Solanaceae |
Plant Type | Perennial (usually grown as annual) |
Height | 30 cm to 150 cm (12 inches to 5 feet) |
Spread | 30 cm to 45 cm (12 inches to 18 inches) |
Leaf Shape | Lance-shaped, smooth edges |
Leaf Size | 5-10 cm in length (2-4 inches) |
Leaf Color | Dark green |
Stem | Green, cylindrical, and woody |
Flower Color | White with five petals, small |
Flowering Season | Spring to summer |
Root System | Fibrous, shallow roots |
Preferred Temperature | 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F) |
Soil Type | Well-drained, slightly acidic soil |
Water Requirements | Moderate, prefers consistent moisture but not waterlogged |
Growth Habit | Bushy, upright with branching stems |
Lifespan | Annual (in most climates) |
Fragrance | Pungent and slightly spicy aroma |
Fruit Type | Pod-like, fleshy fruits with a spicy taste, varying in size and color |
Fruit Color | Green (immature), red, yellow, orange, purple (mature, depending on variety) |