Common Names |
Orange Habanero, Habanero Pepper |
Family |
Solanaceae (Nightshade Family) |
Origin |
Caribbean and Central America |
Plant Type |
Fruiting Annual / Tender Perennial |
Life Cycle |
Annual in cool zones; perennial in Zones 9–11 |
Food Forest Layer |
Herb Layer |
Mature Size |
2–3 ft tall and wide |
Light |
Full Sun |
Water Needs |
Moderate |
Harvest Season |
Summer through Fall |
Time to Harvest |
Up to 75 days from transplant |
Self-Fertile |
Yes |
Growth Rate |
Fast |
Zones |
USDA Zones 9–11 |
Florida Native |
No |
Propagation |
Seeds |
Seasonal Characteristics |
Warm-season grower; fruits ripen bright orange |