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Taxonomy
Capsicum annuum 'Ring-O-Fire'
Pepper

How to care for Cayenne Pepper

How often to water your Cayenne Pepper

every 9
Cayenne 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 Cayenne Pepper in your home

a window
Cayenne Pepper may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves đ, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cayenne Pepper in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Cayenne 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 Cayenne Pepper after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

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