Chilli plants, with their fiery red, orange, and yellow pods, bring an instant pop of colour to any room. The contrast of the bright pods against the lush green foliage creates an eye-catching display like these Orange habaneros

Chilli pods, unlike many other decorative plants, don't wilt or wither quickly. In fact, they have the unique ability to continue ripening and maintaining their vibrant hue even after being cut from the plant. This means you can enjoy their beauty for an extended period.

The chilies that seem to be happiest as cut flowers are the annum varieties rather than the chinense, although both cope well. Remember to smash up the cut ends to the sprigs to aid the uptake of water and to change the water periodically.

One of the most appealing aspects of chilli plants as indoor ornamentals is that they serve a dual purpose. They aren't just for show; they can be added to your culinary creations for an extra kick. Imagine plucking a freshly ripened chilli pod and incorporating it into your favourite dish. And it's all within arm's reach.

Every variety of chilli has a unique appearance and pod shape, so you don't have to stick to one variety per vase. You can happily mix them up.

Whether that's slender, fiery cayenne peppers or tiny bright Thai demon birds-eye chillies with their delicate foliage, or stunning red round pods of super hot morugas there's a wide whole range of shapes, colours and foliages to explore.