Named for its unique, almost star-shaped appearance, the Brazilian starfish pepper is more than just a funny-looking plant! It has a fruity, sweet, and almost floral taste with medium heat, slightly hotter than a jalapeño pepper. Though named for their Brazilian domestication, they actually originated from Peru! Anyone looking for a juicy pepper with a little extra kick to liven up your salsa or summer salads will fall in love with this variety. They will take 90-99 days to ripen, come in a variety of colors, usually red, and can grow up to 3 feet tall!
Brazilian Starfish Plant (Suggested Donation $7)
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Full or partial sun
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Good drainage and rich, organic soil is key to a happy, healthy plant
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Water regularly, increasing frequency in summer months, but be careful not to overwater
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Can do fine in container as long as it has drainage and room for root growth
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If transplanting outside, be sure to wait until there is no danger of frost
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Space 14-18 inches apart
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