Capsicum Chinense (Carolina Reaper Chilli)
Capsicum Chinense (Carolina Reaper Chilli)
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Capsicum Chinense (Carolina Reaper Chilli) is a highly distinctive chilli variety known for its intensely hot, wrinkled red fruits and characteristic pointed tail. The plants produce attractive green foliage and small white flowers before developing abundant fruits that mature from green to vivid red, making them both productive and visually striking.
Best grown in a warm, sunny position, Capsicum Chinense (Carolina Reaper Chilli) is well suited to pots, vegetable gardens and dedicated chilli collections. The fruits are prized by chilli enthusiasts for their extreme heat and can be used sparingly in hot sauces, marinades and other culinary preparations.
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Mature height
60–100 cm
Mature width
40–60 cm
Spacing
40–60 cm
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Green foliage; white flowers; green fruit maturing to bright red
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to Summer
Sun tolerance
Full Sun
Maintenance
Moderate; water consistently, fertilise during active growth, and harvest mature fruit regularly.
Root System
Fibrous and moderately shallow; prefers fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.