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Saturday, August 4, 2012

Capsicum frutescens - Bird's Eye Chili (Chili Padi)



Scientific name: Capsicum frutescens 

Common name: Bird's Eye Chili, Tabasco Pepper
Malay name: Chili Padi

Family: Solanaceae
Origin: Tropical America
Category: Perennial shrub
Photo taken at: My home garden

How to grow
Light : Full sun
Soil : Well-drained
Water : Medium
Prune : Cut back periodically to promote growth
Propagation : Seeds

Features: Culinary uses as well as a Fengshui plant

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