Fish Pepper Live Plants – Beauty and Spice in One
Bring heritage and heat to your garden with the iconic Fish Pepper plant. These 2-foot-tall Capsicum annuum varieties feature striking variegated foliage and color-shifting pods. With medium heat (5,000–30,000 SHU) and heritage roots tied to African‑American culinary traditions. The fish pepper, believed to have arrived in the mid-Atlantic region from the Caribbean in the late 19th century (1870s), quickly became a staple in the Chesapeake Bay area. African-American communities in cities like Baltimore and Philadelphia embraced this chili, making it a key ingredient in local oyster and crab houses, which is how it got its name. Our Fish pepper plants are ready to be planted in your garden today!
🌱 Variegated Plant Disclaimer
Variegation is a natural and unpredictable trait. Each variegated plant is unique, and no two plants will display the same pattern, color distribution, or intensity of variegation.
Photos shown are representative examples from our garden, not the exact plant you will receive. The level, pattern, and placement of variegation may vary from plant to plant and can change over time as the plant grows.
For this reason, all variegated plants are the seller’s choice. Variegation is considered a selection factor, not a guaranteed feature.
By purchasing a variegated plant, you acknowledge and accept these natural variations.
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