| Common Names |
Thai Chili, Bird’s Eye Chili, Prik Kee Nu |
| Family |
Solanaceae (Nightshade Family) |
| Origin |
Central and South America; cultivated globally |
| Plant Type |
Fruiting Vegetable / Annual Herb |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial in tropics; Annual elsewhere |
| Food Forest Layer |
Herb / Shrub Layer |
| Mature Size |
1–3 ft tall and wide |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; prefers consistent moisture |
| Harvest Season |
Summer to Fall |
| Time to Harvest |
60–80 days from transplant |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 9–11 (grow as annual in cooler zones) |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Seeds |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Heat-loving annual; fruits turn from green to red |
