Bhutlah

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Bhutlah

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A cross between Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) and 7 Pot Douglah, created by Ed Wetterstrand (EWC). One of the most intense superhots in the hobbyist community, combining the fruity heat of the Douglah with the Bhut's signature bite. Gnarly, wrinkled pods ripen to chocolate brown or red. Heat ranges from 500,000 to 1.4 million SHU depending on grow conditions. The name combines 'Bhut' and 'Douglah.'

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NameBhutlah

Alternative Name(s)Bhutlah Red

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-WT-H-9-005RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)800,000 - 1,800,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionIndia / South Asia

Discoverer/BreederCommunity cross

Immature Color(s)Not set

Further InformationEdit

A cross between Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) and 7 Pot Douglah, created by Ed Wetterstrand (EWC). One of the most intense superhots in the hobbyist community, combining the fruity heat of the Douglah with the Bhut's signature bite. Gnarly, wrinkled pods ripen to chocolate brown or red. Heat ranges from 500,000 to 1.4 million SHU depending on grow conditions. The name combines 'Bhut' and 'Douglah.'

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Bhutlah?

The Bhutlah measures 800,000–1,800,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 230 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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