Purple Carolina Reaper

The first thing you’ll notice is that this plant is stunning to look at. Not just the peppers, but the foliage and branches stand out against typical pepper varieties.

The leaves, stems, and pods are a dark purple, almost black colour. The more sunlight they receive, the darker they will become. This is thanks to high levels of anthocyanins, or purple pigments.

As the peppers ripen, they turn from deep purple/green to a rich, almost burgundy red. However, the stems remain their dark purple color, making them really stand out.