This live Onyx Orange Ornamental Pepper is a striking annual with rich dark purple to nearly black foliage (in high light), topped by compact clusters of small round peppers that shift from purple/black to bright orange as they mature. Perfect for containers, mixed garden beds, patios, or as a color pop in your indoor plant collection.
Size: approx 5-6" tall, in pot (you’ll receive a healthy plant ready to grow).
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Key features:
Compact, uniform & well-branched habit (6-12″ height, 6-8″ spread) 
Color progression: fruit starts purple/black, then yellow, then vibrant orange when fully mature 
Annual, great for summer through fall display; works well in sun or bright light; moderate water, well-draining soil 
Dark purple-black ornamental foliage creates dramatic contrast
Compact growth habit perfect for containers and small spaces
Extremely heat-tolerant and low-maintenance
Attracts pollinators with small purple flowers
Edible but spicy fruits (use with caution)
Thrives in full sun with minimal water requirements
Other names / similar plants: Capsicum annuum ‘Onyx Orange’, Onyx series pepper, dark foliated ornamental pepper, orange fruit ornamental pepper, “Onyx Orange” live plant, black foliage pepper, dark leaf ornamental pepper, compact chili pepper, decorative pepper plant, ornamental chili