Gage's Giant Ghost Scorpion
The Gage's Giant Ghost Scorpion is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 800,000–1,500,000 SHU — roughly 190× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods ripen red, take a habanero-type form, measure 2–3 inches long, with medium thick flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. Notable traits include tail. It is recorded as originating in Trinidad & Tobago. It is also known as Ghost - Gage's Giant Ghost Scorpion.
The Gage's Giant Ghost Scorpion is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 800,000–1,500,000 SHU — roughly 190× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods ripen red, take a habanero-type form, measure 2–3 inches long, with medium thick flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. Notable traits include tail. It is recorded as originating in Trinidad & Tobago. It is also known as Ghost - Gage's Giant Ghost Scorpion.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
