Ornamental Pepper Plant Care: Indoor/Outdoor, Repotting, and Safety

Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum annuum cultivars) – colorful fruit, very hot.

Care

• Light: Full sun for best color/fruit.
• Water: Moist, not soggy. Finger test to knuckle.
• Pot: Repot to 6-8" with drainage.
• Temp: Above 50°F; bring in before frost.
• Fertilizer: Balanced monthly in growth.

Safety

Keep away from kids/pets—peppers extremely hot. Edible but ornamental varieties may be treated with non-food pesticides.

Longevity

Perennial in tropics; annual elsewhere. Can overwinter indoors with strong light.