Purplegum Red
The Purplegum Red 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 red, take a habanero-type form. Immature pods are purple before ripening. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Notable traits include bleeding calyx.
The Purplegum Red 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 red, take a habanero-type form. Immature pods are purple before ripening. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Notable traits include bleeding calyx.
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
