A fiery, intensely hot chili pepper variety, Capsicum chinense ‘Red Habanero’, commonly known as Red Habanero Pepper, is prized for its fruity, citrusy heat and bright red color. This heat-tolerant, drought-resistant plant thrives in warm climates, producing high yields of wrinkled, lantern-shaped peppers that are perfect for hot sauces, salsas, marinades, and extreme spice lovers.
Capsicum chinense ‘Red Habanero’ (Red Habanero Pepper)
Capsicum chinense ‘Red Habanero’
Red Habanero Pepper
A fiery, intensely hot chili pepper variety, Capsicum chinense ‘Red Habanero’, commonly known as Red Habanero Pepper, is prized for its fruity, citrusy heat and bright red color. This heat-tolerant, drought-resistant plant thrives in warm climates, producing high yields of wrinkled, lantern-shaped peppers that are perfect for hot sauces, salsas, marinades, and extreme spice lovers.
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 2-4 ft |
| Spread | 2-3 ft |
| Spacing | 2 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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