Chile Pequin Pepper Live Plant – Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
Chile Pequin Pepper Live Plant – Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum | 1 Potted Plant | Hot Chili Pepper | 40,000–60,000 SHU | Container & Garden Friendly
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Back to buying optionsChile Pequin Pepper Live Plant – Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum | 1 Potted Plant | Hot Chili Pepper | 40,000–60,000 SHU | Container & Garden Friendly
Add bold heat and ornamental color to your edible garden with this live Chile Pequin Pepper plant. Also known as a Pequin or bird pepper, this compact chili variety produces small, upright fruits that ripen from green to bright red and deliver impressive heat despite their tiny size. The peppers typically measure around 40,000–60,000 Scoville Heat Units, making them significantly hotter than many common jalapeño varieties.
Chile Pequin is a versatile choice for containers, raised beds, patios, or in-ground gardens in warm climates. Its bushy growth and colorful peppers make it both an attractive ornamental plant and a useful addition to a home culinary garden. The fruits can be used in salsas, hot sauces, pickling, or dried for later use, with a distinctive smoky, citrusy flavor and plenty of heat. You will receive 1 healthy live plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Chile Pequin pepper plant
✔️ 1 plant per nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established live plant
✔️ Suitable for containers, raised beds, or garden planting
✔️ Carefully packaged for shipping
✔️ Plant appearance and size may vary naturally
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Chile Pequin Pepper
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
Plant Type: Perennial pepper grown as an annual in cooler climates
Growth Stage: Live potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil or quality potting mix
Watering: Moderate; water when the soil begins to dry, avoiding soggy conditions
Heat Level: Approximately 40,000–60,000 SHU
Fruit Color: Green, ripening to bright red
Growth Habit: Compact and bushy
Container Friendly: Yes
USDA Zones: 9–11 as a perennial; grown as an annual in cooler zones
💡 Care Tip: Place your Chile Pequin in a warm location with plenty of direct sunlight and well-draining soil. Keep moisture consistent while avoiding overwatering. Once established, the plant can tolerate short periods of dryness, but regular watering during flowering and fruit production helps support a productive harvest. Bring container plants indoors or protect them from frost when temperatures drop.
