Wild Pepper

Capsicum flexuosum, Solanaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

West Indian GherkinCucumis anguria

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Walker's CassavaManihot walkerae

Pest Deterrent

Cinnamon Ice Cream BeanInga cinnamomea

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Shining Ice Cream BeanInga coruscans

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Wild Pepper VinePiper magnificum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Pink Powder PuffCalliandra brevipes

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Naked Coral BeanErythrina coralloides

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Uses

Functions

Spice ProductionNatural Pest ControlCompanion PlantingWildlife Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveCirculatory StimulantPain Relief

Common Questions

What zones does Wild Pepper grow in?

Wild Pepper grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Wild Pepper?

Good companions for Wild Pepper include West Indian Gherkin, Walker's Cassava, Cinnamon Ice Cream Bean, Shining Ice Cream Bean, Wild Pepper Vine.

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