Chiltepin Hot Pepper Live Starter Plant – Capsicum annuum

Grow a distinctive hot pepper variety with a live Chiltepin pepper starter plant. Also known as Chile Tepin, Chile del Monte, or Aji Pajarito, this pepper is traditionally used as a culinary seasoning in dishes and sauces.

The plant is supplied as an organically grown starter plant in a 3.5-inch pot. Chiltepin is described as a perennial pepper that can continue producing for many years when protected from extreme cold. It prefers full sun and warm growing conditions.

Plant Size: 3.5-inch pot.
Approx. 3.5 inches in pot size at time of shipping.

Shipping Restriction:

Due to agricultural regulations, this item cannot be shipped to restricted locations. Orders placed from restricted locations may be canceled.

This listing specifically states that the plant cannot be shipped to Hawaii.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Live Chiltepin Pepper Plant: Organically grown starter plant of Capsicum annuum.
• 3.5-Inch Pot: Supplied as a potted starter plant.
• Perennial Pepper: Can produce for multiple years when protected from extreme temperatures.
• Full Sun: Prefers sunny outdoor growing conditions.
• Cold Sensitivity: Seller states cold resistance down to 32°F; protect plants from colder temperatures.

🧾 MATERIALS:
One live Chiltepin pepper starter plant, 3.5-inch pot, growing medium.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Chiltepin, Chile Tepin, Chiltepe, Chile del Monte
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Plant Type: Hot pepper / vegetable plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not provided
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Not provided
Water: Not provided
USDA Zone: Not provided

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Chiltepin peppers?
The supplied listing does not specify a USDA zone range. It states that winter protection is recommended in zones 9 and lower.

2. How much sunlight does Chiltepin need?
Chiltepin peppers prefer full sun.

3. How much water does Chiltepin need?
Specific watering requirements were not provided in the source information.

4. What is the growth habit of Chiltepin pepper?
It is a perennial hot pepper plant that can continue producing for many years under suitable warm conditions.

5. Can Chiltepin pepper be grown in a container?
Yes. This listing is supplied as a potted starter plant, making container growing an option where appropriate.

Customer Notice for Live Plants:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.