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0Capsicum pubescens Ruiz & Pav.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Solanaceae · Genus: Capsicum1
- Native distribution
- Bolivia, Peru, Pasto, Socha, Santuario de Flora y Fauna Galeras, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
9 synonyms
- Brachistus lanceifolius Miers
- Capsicum annuum violaceum (Kunth) Alef.
- Capsicum annuum violaceum Voss
- Capsicum lanceifolium (Miers) Kuntze
- Capsicum maximowiczii Regel & Rach
- Capsicum pubescens oviforme Hassk.
- Capsicum quitense Willd.
- Capsicum quitense Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.
- Capsicum violaceum Kunth
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Capsicum pubescens · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverciudades de Colombia - Bioblitz 2022; Lista de ta) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q133428 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – 01 rocoto perupair.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Szőrös paprika · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Capsicum pubescens · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Capsicum pubescens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Capsicum tip: Chillies can be overwintered: cut back in autumn and keep bright at 12–15 °C.
Birds don’t feel capsaicin – peppers are a treat for them.
Capsicum pubescens – what to know
Capsicum pubescens – family: Solanaceae, genus: Capsicum. Native range: Bolivia, Peru, Pasto, Socha, Santuario de Flora y Fauna Galeras, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 5 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Capsicum species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Capsicum pubescens?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Capsicum pubescens need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Capsicum pubescens get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Capsicum pubescens toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Capsicum pubescens flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Capsicum: Typical flowering time: June, July, August, September.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Capsicum
Data sources: GBIF.org – Capsicum pubescens (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q133428 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – 01 rocoto perupair.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Szőrös paprika (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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