Purplegum Orange Blushed

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C. chinense
1,000,000 - 1,500,000
Superhot (500,001+ SHU)
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The Purplegum Orange Blushed is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 1,000,000–1,500,000 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 orange, take a habanero-type form. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Notable traits include bleeding calyx.

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How hot is the Purplegum Orange Blushed?

The Purplegum Orange Blushed measures 1,000,000–1,500,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 190 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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