Basket of Fire Pepper
About Basket of Fire Pepper
Basket of Fire Pepper is a super rare houseplant đż that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light âïž and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Basket of Fire Pepper likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.
Taxonomy
Capsicum annuum 'Basket of Fire'
Capsicum
Solanaceae
Solanales

How to care for Basket of Fire Pepper

How often to water your Basket of Fire Pepper

every 9
Basket of Fire Pepper needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât 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

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Basket of Fire Pepper in your home

a window
Basket of Fire Pepper love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Basket of Fire Pepper does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Basket of Fire Pepper in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Basket of Fire Pepper

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Basket of Fire Pepper after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Basket of Fire Pepper 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
Basket of Fire Pepper requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Basket of Fire Pepper doesnât require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Basket of Fire Pepper 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
Basket of Fire Pepper is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Native Region
Basket of Fire Pepper is native to the Americas.
Care Summary for Basket of Fire Pepper
Basket of Fire Pepper
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
