How hot is the Rocopica X4 Red?

The Rocopica X4 Red measures 20,000–80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 10 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Rocopica X4 Red

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Rocopica X4 Red is a C. eximium variety. Pods ripens to red. Rated hot, ranging from 20,000 to 80,000 SHU.

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NameRocopica X4 Red

Alternative Name(s)Rocoto Stolen x CAP 500 Red Pheno; Rocopica X4

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)E-R-SM-J-6-001ProvisionalHow UPN works

SpeciesC. eximium

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)20,000 - 80,000

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

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Further InformationEdit

Rocopica X4 Red is a C. eximium variety. Pods ripens to red. Rated hot, ranging from 20,000 to 80,000 SHU.

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

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