This pretty ornamental pepper is a keen climber and is happy to have climbing supports on which it can grow upwards. Alternatively, it can also be cultivated in a hanging basket. Its stems are covered with fine hairs and its pink leaf markings, which are even more striking on mature plants, make it a real feast for the eyes.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds to the product photos in terms of size, shape and coloring.
- Delivery: You will receive a rooted plant
- Growth type: climbing/creeping
- Origin: Southeast Asia and India
- Other names: Ornamental pepper
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Location/light requirements: Bright, but avoid direct sunlight.
- Substrate: Ben's Premium Sphagnum moss, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Temperature: optimal at 23-26° C (day), 18-20° C (night)
- Watering: Keep the substrate moist at all times and water with lukewarm, low-lime water, but avoid waterlogging.
- Humidity: requires moderately high humidity, spray regularly (leaves should be able to dry out afterwards!)
- Addition of nutrients: In spring/summer, feed moderately with liquid fertilizer approx. every 4-6 weeks.
- Repot approx. every 1-2 years when the plant has doubled in size.
