Ornamental Pepper 'Medusa'

$5.99
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A highly decorative, compact dwarf pepper plant celebrated for its unique, non-pungent fruits. A single plant can produce up to 40 to 50 peppers at once. Unlike most ornamental peppers that are fiercely hot, 'Medusa' produces completely sweet, mild fruits, making it exceptionally safe for gardens with curious children. The plant gets its name from the twisted, snake-like mass of peppers that erupt from the top of the foliage, resembling the hair of the mythical Greek monster Medusa.

To get these to successfully produce fruit again indoors, you must provide a strong LED light for 14-16 hours per day and provide a fan for air circulation; as well, you must manually shake or tap the plant when it blooms; otherwise, the flowers will dry up and fall off without ever producing a single pepper.

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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Moderate

Water:

Consistently Moist But Never Waterlogged

Humidity:

40% to 50%

Pet Friendly:

Toxic to dogs and cats

Light:

South-Facing Window Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Medusa Sweet Pepper

Scientific Name:

Capsicum annuum 'Medusa'

Country Of Origin

Mexico & Central America

Growth Rate:

Moderate - Fast

Soil Type:

A rich, well-draining, soil-based potting mix

Fertilize:

Bi Weekly

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Aphids

Aphids

What To Look For: Small soft-bodied insects (green, yellow, black or orange) usually congregating on new growth, stems or leaf undersides. Sticky residue (“honeydew”) on leaves or nearby surfaces, sometimes with sooty mold developing on it. Distorted or curling leaves, wilting, slow growth.

How To Treat: Isolate the infested plant to prevent spread. Blast with water to dislodge many adults, especially on newer growth. Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover the leaf underside and new growth. Repeat treatments every 7 days or so until no new signs appear. (Since they reproduce quickly)

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.