Ghost Pepper Blue Ghost
The Ghost Pepper Blue Ghost is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 400,000–850,000 SHU — roughly 110× 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 peach/salmon/pastel, take a habanero-type form, measure 1–2 inches long, with thin 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 warty/bumpy. It is recorded as originating in India / Bangladesh. It is credited to Landrace - Northeastern India (Assam/Nagaland).
The Ghost Pepper Blue Ghost is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 400,000–850,000 SHU — roughly 110× 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 peach/salmon/pastel, take a habanero-type form, measure 1–2 inches long, with thin 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 warty/bumpy. It is recorded as originating in India / Bangladesh. It is credited to Landrace - Northeastern India (Assam/Nagaland).
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
