Hot Paper Lantern: The fiery beauty in the garden

An impressive Habanero variant

The Hot Paper Lantern chili variety expands the Habaneros family with a spectacular variant. This plant is characterized by its long, tapered pods, which offer a veritable play of colours from light green to orange to bright red. The fruits, which can be up to 10 cm long and almost 3 cm thick, give any garden or balcony an exotic flair and are a guaranteed eye-catcher.

Robust and productive

It's not just the beauty of the Hot Paper Lantern that impresses, but also its robustness and productivity. Compared to conventional Habanero varieties, it ripens a little earlier and is particularly productive in cooler climates. The first light green fruits can be harvested within around 70 days after sowing, which reach full red ripeness after around 90 days. This variety is a valuable addition to any chili lover.

Key facts at a glance:

• Capsicum : Capsicum chinense
• Heat :   10
• Scoville units : 300,000 - 400,000 SHU
• Growth height : 80 - 120 cm, ideal for the garden or larger pots
• Fruit size : Up to 9 cm long
• Fruit colour : light green, orange, red
• Country of origin : Originated in Yucatán, Mexico, further developed in the Caribbean and the USA