Bhut Jolokia
Also known as
Ghost Pepper
Taxonomy
Capsicum chinense x frutescens
Capsicum
Solanaceae
Solanales
How to care for Bhut Jolokia
Water
How often to water your Bhut Jolokia
every 9
Bhut Jolokia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Ghost Pepper in your home
a window
Bhut Jolokia love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bhut Jolokia does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bhut Jolokia in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Bhut Jolokia
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bhut Jolokia after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Bhut Jolokia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Bhut Jolokia requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Soil
Bhut Jolokia does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Bhut Jolokia grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Care Summary for Bhut Jolokia
Bhut Jolokia
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
