Orion

Entry Completeness70%

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Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods. Clocks in at 80,000–250,000 SHU — very hot, not for the faint of heart. Long-podded form.

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NameOrion

Alternative Name(s)Orion Long

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)Not issued yetNeeds SHU first.How UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)

Heat LevelNot set

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods. Clocks in at 80,000–250,000 SHU — very hot, not for the faint of heart. Long-podded form.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026