With its pretty flowers, bushy habit and bright pods, every chilli is a feast for the eyes. These attributes qualify them as decorative houseplants. Just kill two birds with one stone.
A spot on the sunny windowsill is a must
It can never be sunny enough for an adult chilli plant. On the south-facing window sill, it presents its distinctive flowers and colorful pods. Some types of chili are more suitable than others.
- perfect candidates are short cultivars of Capsicum annuum
- Capsicum chinense varieties require a lot of space due to their spreading crown
The chili species Capsicum baccatum and pubescens often stretch meters high into the sky. This makes them less predestined as houseplants.
tips and tricks
Regular pruning gives the slow-growing Capsicum frutescens the compact growth habit of a houseplant.