How hot is the Rocopica Huge Ulupica Large?

The Rocopica Huge Ulupica Large measures 10,000–40,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 5 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Rocopica Huge Ulupica Large

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This C. pubescens cultivar. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Rates 10,000–40,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameRocopica Huge Ulupica Large

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)P-R-SM-J-5-003ProvisionalHow UPN works

SpeciesC. pubescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 40,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. pubescens cultivar. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Rates 10,000–40,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026