How hot is the Rocoto Marlene SLP?

The Rocoto Marlene SLP measures 30,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Rocoto Marlene SLP

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SLP = Semillas La Palma.

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NameRocoto Marlene SLP

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)P-R-SM-F-6-003RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. pubescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 100,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormApple/blunt bell

RegionSouth America

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

SLP = Semillas La Palma.

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

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