Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Availble
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
CAPSICUM frutescens
Common Name
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tabasco Pepper
In Hindi
Hybrid Cryptanthus
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
In German
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tabasco Pfeffer
In French
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tabasco poivre
In Spanish
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tabasco Pepper
In Greek
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tabasco πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tabasco pimenta
In Polish
Skrytokwiat
papryka tabasco
In Latin
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Tabasco Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cryptanthus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tabasco Pepper
Season and care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tabasco Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tabasco Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available and for Tabasco Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available and for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral.
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tabasco Pepper Physical Information
Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tabasco Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Cryptanthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tabasco Pepper are as follows:
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color: Not Available
Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color: Not Available
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
- Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tabasco Pepper
Care of Hybrid Cryptanthus and Tabasco Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Cryptanthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads. In summer Hybrid Cryptanthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabasco Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.