One of the most common mistakes in growing ornamental peppers is planting them outdoors too early. Plants are often sold in garden centers before the weather is agreeable for them to go in the ground.

Q: I got a potted 'Purple Flash' ornamental pepper plant from a friend and the leaves are all dried up and falling off. I think it didn't get enough water and that a little TLC might restore it.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Have you seen any of those ornamental pepper plants for sale? Some of the peppers look like big black pearls, others can be bright purple to yellow to red — all on one plant.

Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to South America. It was introduced to North America as an ornamental plant but has become highly invasive in ...

Paul Bosland is a pepper-plant breeder whose specialty adds zest and dazzle to the holidays. So far, he has introduced ornamental chile plants for Halloween (orange and black fruit), Thanksgiving ...

Potted ornamental pepper plants make a quick table decoration or hostess gift because they are available everywhere, even grocery stores. The plants come in holiday colors of red (fruit ...

The South has no reason for fall foliage envy. The traditional colors of autumn can be found in ornamental peppers. Plant them into any sunny landscape to add spice and fall flair. The typical ...

The pepper companion plants featured here play ... Trap crops are plants that attract pests away from a crop or ornamental plant because they are more desirable or attractive to the pest.

Doing this, you can keep these plants going for years. Ornamental peppers are also readily available at nurseries and have become very popular for fall decorating. This diverse group of plants is ...