Hot-chi Mama Pepper

Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Hot-chi Mama'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

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Hot-chi Mama Pepper plant details

Hot-chi Mama Pepper is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hot-chi Mama Pepper

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, edible, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hot-chi Mama Pepper

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The real hot smoking deal & unlike many other peppers, it’s guaranteed to be HOT, even when grown on the coast of CA. A favorite of the yard workers here at Annie’s, it has been passed from friend to friend for years. Seeds are collected every year, sown & grown in out-of-the way corners of the nursery. Based on this broad approval from people who love peppers, ‘Hot-chi Mama’ is here for you to enjoy too. Tasty chopped & eaten fresh in small amounts on cucumber & ceviche – it’s great for any dish needing some fire. Dries well, too. A perennial in mild winter areas, it grows upright to 5’ tall & 3’ wide. Prune to a comfortable height for you & protect against freezes during the Winter. In windy areas, grow inside a tomato cage to keep it stable. Lots of skinny 3” peppers are carried upright like Christmas lights, they mature from black to red. Very pretty for edible landscaping.