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Image shows the awesome colorful fruit
display of Capsicum annuum
'Medusa' or Medusa Pepper Plant or Ornamental Pepper
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Capsicum annuum 'Medusa'
(Medusa Pepper Plant, Ornamental Pepper)
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Family: Solanaceae
Light: Full sun
Height: 0.5-8"
Spread: 6-9"
Fruits: 2.5" long, abundant, small, pointed upright, tapered,
twisted, borne above foliage
Foliage: Green, smooth textured
Soil: Well-drained, keep moist
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds (Sow indoors before last frost or outdoors in Spring)
Uses: Perennial beds, border, container, indoor
Caution: Plant may cause skin irritation - wear gloves
Comments:
Capsicum annuum 'Medusa' or
Medusa Pepper Plant or Ornamental Pepper
is
an exotic annual with an erect compact growth habit. It bears
unique fruits with an ever-changing array of colors. The name 'Medusa'
resembles Medusa's mythological hair. These colorful small fruits
are tapered, pointing upright and look like a messy bunch of
twisted snakes, borne above the foliage. The dramatic looking
peppers of
Capsicum annuum 'Medusa'
initially are green and matures in different stages to yellow then to
orange and finally ripens to red. All of the 3 colors are on
the plant anytime you look at it and and they really make a long lasting
impression.
Medusa Pepper Plant is easily
propagated from seeds in moist soil. It is
low maintenance very easy to grow.
The fruits are mild to the taste and is safe to grow around children.
Heat-loving
Capsicum annuum 'Medusa'
thrives well between day temperatures of 65-75 degreesF and night
temperatures of between 60-65 degreesF. Grown en masse,
Medusa Pepper Plant
adds a lot of drama to the perennial bed or border; they make
great container plants for decorating the patio or deck.
Capsicum annuum 'Medusa' also
makes an awesome colorful indoor plant for decorating the home or
office.
Capsicum annuum 'Medusa' is
grown mainly as an
ornamental plant and not for food. It is a great show stopper and
draws a lot of attention from many passerbys.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-10 |
