The Zim Bird is a hardy plant / mine in the Deeper southern hemisphere -30-o south + is still fruiting and viable after 1 year /but i shall be bringing it and a couple of other plants inside .Did this last winter and had Chiles albeight , small ones over the cold season /Average size is about two Peppercorns in length and one in breadth /heat-6+ ,these need to be planted in many multiples as they are Quite Good . Winter -North facing window and my Kids age 15-13 know that they will get away with leaving the Dishes in the sink as long as they check the water in my Chiles .!!!