Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Black Pearl')

While *Capsicum annuum* (the species to which ‘Black Pearl’ Ornamental Pepper belongs) is native to Central and South America, **the ‘Black Pearl’ cultivar itself is a result of breeding and selection, and therefore doesn’t have a specific native region in the same way a wild plant would.**

It was developed as an ornamental plant, likely in a region with significant horticultural activity, which could be:

* **United States:** This is a strong possibility as many ornamental cultivars are developed and marketed in the US.
* **Europe:** Another area with a long history of horticulture and ornamental plant breeding.
* **Other regions with strong horticultural industries:** Such as parts of Asia or Australia.

**Key takeaway:** It’s more accurate to say that the *species* is native to the Americas, but the *specific cultivar* ‘Black Pearl’ originated from a breeding program in a region with a well-established horticultural industry, rather than a particular wild geographical location. You’d need to research the breeder or company that first released ‘Black Pearl’ to pinpoint its origin more precisely.

Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger