Capsicum frutescens | Chili, Cayenne | Various
Capsicum frutescens belongs to the plant family SOLANACE and Genus Capsicum This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Capsicum frutescens does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Capsicum frutescens so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Capsicum frutescens chili,cayenne is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Capsicum frutescens has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a stimulant, as a tonic, as a carminative and as an antispasmodic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Only the fruit is used in herbal preparations.
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"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.