Ornamental Pepper

CategoryOrnamental
Scientific NameCapsicum annuum
DifficultyEasy
Full sun brings out vibrant colors. Treat as annual after fruiting cycle.
A compact, shrubby pepper plant grown for its showy, upright fruit. The peppers ripen through a rainbow of colors—purple, cream, yellow, orange, and red—often all visible at once. Regarded as a living symbol of wealth and abundance, it makes an excellent office plant or gift, though the fruit is extremely hot.
Cultivation
Sunlight
Full Sun. Intense light produces most vibrant fruit colors.
Watering
Moderate. Treat as an annual—discard after fruiting cycle ends.
Soil Mix
Standard potting mix.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced NPK (15-15-15) monthly during growing season.
Challenges
Pests & Diseases
Thrips and aphids attack new growth.
Prevention
Apply standard insecticidal soap at first sign of infestation.
