Raj's Wiri Wiri
The Raj's Wiri Wiri is a very hot chili of the species C. frutescens, measuring 100,000–350,000 SHU — roughly 45× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. frutescens, the species of Tabasco and many bird’s-eye chilies, bearing small, pungent pods that typically point upward. Its pods ripen red, take a pequin/small bullet form, measure < 0.5 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow upright on the plant. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 36–42 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves.
The Raj's Wiri Wiri is a very hot chili of the species C. frutescens, measuring 100,000–350,000 SHU — roughly 45× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. frutescens, the species of Tabasco and many bird’s-eye chilies, bearing small, pungent pods that typically point upward. Its pods ripen red, take a pequin/small bullet form, measure < 0.5 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow upright on the plant. Immature pods are green/mustard before ripening. The plant grows to 36–42 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves.
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
