How hot is the Poinsettia?

The Poinsettia measures 2,000–10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Poinsettia

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NamePoinsettia

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-PR-SM-J-4-001RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,000 - 10,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Purple

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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