How hot is the Cheiro Roxa × Scarlet Lantern?

The Cheiro Roxa × Scarlet Lantern measures 30,000–80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 10 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Cheiro Roxa × Scarlet Lantern

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A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, wedge/lantern pods. Packs 30,000–80,000 SHU (hot, with a lingering burn). A deliberate cross — check parentage for lineage details.

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NameCheiro Roxa × Scarlet Lantern

Alternative Name(s)Cheiro Roxa x Scarlet Lantern

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-SM-W-6-001ProvisionalHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 80,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormWedge

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, wedge/lantern pods. Packs 30,000–80,000 SHU (hot, with a lingering burn). A deliberate cross — check parentage for lineage details.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026