Chocolate Fatalii (Capsicum chinense) 2L Pot
Chocolate Fatalii is a very hot Capsicum chinense variety grown for its elongated brown fruit and fruity flavour.
The plant develops a branching habit with broad green leaves and small pale flowers. The peppers begin green before ripening to chocolate brown.
Chocolate Fatalii fruit is usually elongated, pointed and wrinkled. The relatively thin walls make mature peppers suitable for drying.
The peppers have a strong fruity and citrus-like flavour followed by considerable heat. They can be used fresh or dried for sauces, powders, marinades and cooked dishes.
In the UK, Chocolate Fatalii grows best in a greenhouse or polytunnel where it can receive consistent warmth.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Common names: Chocolate Fatalii, Brown Fatalii
Plant family: Solanaceae
Habit: Bushy, branching annual or tender perennial
Potential height: Approximately 60–100 cm under suitable conditions
Foliage: Broad green leaves
Flowers: Small pale flowers
Fruit: Elongated, wrinkled peppers ripening from green to chocolate brown
Heat level: Very hot
Position: Full sun
Suitable for: Greenhouses, polytunnels and containers
Hardiness: Tender and not frost hardy
Growing Advice
Grow your Chocolate Fatalii in fertile, well-draining compost in a warm and sunny position. Move the plant into a larger container as it develops.
Keep the compost evenly moist throughout active growth. Avoid waterlogging and repeated wilting during flowering and fruit development.
Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during early growth. Change to a high-potassium tomato feed once flowers or young peppers appear.
The branches may require support when carrying mature fruit.
Plants may be placed outside during settled warm weather but will generally produce a more reliable crop under cover.
Chocolate Fatalii may be overwintered in a bright, frost-free position.
Fruiting in the UK
Chocolate Fatalii can produce fruit in the UK when provided with sufficient warmth and light.
The peppers require time to develop their mature brown colour. Fruit harvested while green will not have the fully developed flavour of ripe peppers.
Greenhouse or polytunnel cultivation gives the best chance of complete ripening.
What You Will Receive
You will receive one Chocolate Fatalii Chilli plant growing in a 2-litre pot. Plants are typically dispatched at approximately 20–30 cm tall.
Plants may be supplied before flowering or fruiting. Final fruit shape and colour will vary according to ripeness and growing conditions.
Important Information
Chocolate Fatalii peppers are very hot.
Wear disposable gloves when harvesting, cutting or preparing the fruit. Avoid touching your eyes or face and wash your hands and utensils thoroughly after handling.