How hot is the Ulupica?

The Ulupica 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).

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Ulupica is a C. exium variety from Cayman Islands. Pods ripens to black, with mushroom/bonnet pods, featuring multicolor ripening surface. Rated hot, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 SHU. XL form.

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NameUlupica

Alternative Name(s)Arivivi; PI 573336; Ulupika; Ulupica XL; NOT PI 573336

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)E-KP-MR-M-5-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. eximium

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Black

Pod FormMushroom/bonnet/UFO

RegionCayman Islands

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Purple

Further InformationEdit

Ulupica is a C. exium variety from Cayman Islands. Pods ripens to black, with mushroom/bonnet pods, featuring multicolor ripening surface. Rated hot, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 SHU. XL form.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026