- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 12 - 18 Inches
- Mature Width 12 - 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 8 - 10
For a prolific chili pepper with an excellent taste, you won’t go wrong with the Super Chile Hot Pepper Plant. Also known as Capsicum annuum 'Super Chilli', this plant can produce up to 300 red and green fruits up to 2.5 inches long per plant. As a hot pepper with a Scoville rating of 40,000 to 50,000, this pepper is ideal for flavoring dishes, either fresh or when dried. Not only is the Super Chile Hot Pepper Plant super productive, but it is also highly ornamental and will add a burst of color wherever you grow it.
Super Chile Hot Pepper Plant Care
For the heaviest yields, Super Chile is best grown in full sun. If growing more than one of these amazing pepper plants, they should be planted 18-24 inches apart. As a tender plant, the Super Chile Hot Pepper should only be planted out once all risk of frost has long passed. Select a planting site with fertile and free-draining soil.
Growing Super Chile Hot Pepper Plant
The Super Chile Hot Pepper Plant loves warmth and sun and is suitable for any sheltered, south-facing spot or for growing in a greenhouse or polytunnel. With its peppers harvestable in around 75 days, you could be enjoying its flavorsome heat in no time. Its fruits change from green to orange and red as they mature.
If grown in a container, this small, compact plant requires a pot size of 12-14 inches and a rich compost mix to support its growth. When potted, this pepper will require more frequent watering than if grown in the ground.
Watering Super Chile Hot Pepper Plant
The Super Chile Hot Pepper Plant likes to be grown in moist, but free-draining soil that is not overly wet or saturated. In general, a weekly watering will suffice depending on the growing conditions. Check the moisture level of the soil prior to watering.
Feeding Super Chile Hot Pepper Plant
To encourage your pepper plant to keep fruiting, a fertilizer can be applied once the first flowers appear. A general or tomato-specific fertilizer can be applied as instructed.
Super Chile Hot Pepper Plant Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 10 |
| Plant Type: Edible Plants |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: N/A |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Goodness Grows |
| Common Name: Super Chile Hot Pepper Plant |
| Other Name(s): Super Chile Hot Pepper |
| Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum 'Super Chile' - Hot Thai |
- SKU:
- 1231004980-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
3.5" Pot
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
4.25" Pot
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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