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