Capsicum annuum
Chilli Pepper Purple Tiger a very attractive hot pepper also ideal as an ornamental that produces hot purple fruits turning from purple to tri colour before maturing red. Foliage is tri coloured (green, purple and white) and the plant has an open bush habit. The plant size can be restricted by the pot size. Ideal as a dot plant in sheltered areas.

General Information
Capsicum General Sowing information: Chilli seeds and collections Sow seeds early as some hot peppers can take 120+ days from transplanting to fruiting. Temp should be maintained at the indicated temp 25-30°C chilli seeds will germinate at 25C but will take longer 30C+ is the preferred temp for hot chillies Jolokia, Morich, Tepin and Habanero chillies they can also be slow and erratic to emerge (allow up to 35+ days for germination) compost should not be too moist to prevent the seeds from rotting, keep chilli seed & seedlings out of draughts