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aji pepper (Capsicum chinense)

Aji pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a group of chili peppers known for their intense heat and fruity flavors, widely used in culinary traditions.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate Feeding

Care Requirements

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruiting.

Watering Needs

Consistent Moisture

Water when the top inch of soil is dry, avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature Preferences

Warm

Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 21-30°C. Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer Needs

Moderate Feeding

Balanced fertilizer during growth, higher phosphorus during fruiting.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Fruit, Vegetable

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.4-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-2 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Capsicum assamicum J.Purkay. & Lok.Singh
Capsicum cerasiforme Mill.
Capsicum cereolum Bertol.
Capsicum dichotomum Vell.
Capsicum luteum Lam.
Capsicum odoriferum Vell.
Capsicum oxycarpum Dunal
Capsicum sinense Murray
Capsicum toxicarium Poepp.
Capsicum ustulatum Paxton
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSolanales
  • familySolanaceae
  • genusCapsicum
  • speciesCapsicum chinense
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

None

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