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Plant Information

Demon Red Pepper Hot

Plant Habit: Mounded
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Once a week
Spacing: 18 - 20" (46 - 51cm)
Height: 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)
Width: 16 - 20" (41 - 51cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: An ornamental pepper that looks great in containers and hanging baskets and also produces edible hot peppers. Fruit has a Scoville rating of 173,500, similar to a habanero.

Idea & Tips: Water regularly and add a layer of mulch to conserve moisture.
Days to Harvest: 75
Fruit Size: 0.75  to  1 x 0.8 in. (2  to  3 x 2 cm), 0.25 oz. (7 g)
Heat Level: 4 - hot
Grower Information: This ornamental edible is great in containers on the patio, and also does well in the garden. The bright red fruit covers the plant to give it a unique ornamental look. It has a Scoville rating of 173,500, similar to a habanero.

Other pictures of this variety

Pepper Demon Red Container