Cupala Ornamental Pepper

Cupala is a compact ornamental pepper bred for small pots, with lime-colored fruits that mature red. Its restrained scale suits sunny tabletops, window ledges, and seasonal container displays. ## Form and display [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/045608255004463/cupala-ornamental-pepper/) describes Cupala as a compact ornamental pepper with lime-to-red fruit, earlier fruiting than the prior variety, and improved uniformity. The breeder lists summer flowering, sun exposure, and a mature size of about 5 inches tall and wide. Its 4–4.5-inch production pot points to a small-scale tabletop or patio container use. The species is *Capsicum annuum*. ## Siting Place the container in a sunny, warm spot with drainage. [University of Minnesota Extension](https://extension.umn.edu/garden-and-home/yard-and-garden/gardening-in-minnesota/growing-peppers) recommends full sun and warm conditions for peppers, with consistent soil moisture to support good fruiting. Cupala is presented as an ornamental plant, adding its compact lime-to-red fruit display to a sunny container. ## Maintenance Keep the potting mix from becoming waterlogged and check small containers frequently in warm weather. Replace the plant when it declines at the end of its seasonal display.