Growing Guide: Orange Habanero

Scientific Name Capsicum chinense
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