Ecuadorian Devils Breath (Capsicum chinense) 2L Pot
Ecuadorian Devil’s Breath is a hot Capsicum chinense variety grown for its elongated red fruit and fruity flavour.
The plant develops a bushy, branching habit with broad green leaves. The peppers begin pale green before developing orange colouring and eventually ripening to red.
The fruit is generally elongated and wrinkled, with a shape similar to a stretched habanero. Shape and surface texture can vary between individual peppers.
Ecuadorian Devil’s Breath combines a fruity flavour with very strong and persistent heat. The ripe fruit can be used in small quantities for hot sauces, salsas, marinades and chilli powders.
In the UK, Ecuadorian Devil’s Breath grows most reliably in a greenhouse or polytunnel.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Common name: Ecuadorian Devil’s Breath
Plant family: Solanaceae
Habit: Bushy 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 through orange to red
Heat level: Very hot to extremely hot
Position: Full sun
Suitable for: Greenhouses, polytunnels and large containers
Hardiness: Tender and not frost hardy
Growing Advice
Grow your Ecuadorian Devil’s Breath in fertile, well-draining compost in a consistently warm and bright position. Move the plant into a larger container as it develops.
Keep the compost evenly moist during active growth, particularly while the plant is flowering and developing fruit. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
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 once carrying mature fruit.
Plants may be placed outside during warm summer weather but will crop more reliably under cover in the UK.
Ecuadorian Devil’s Breath may be overwintered in a bright, frost-free position.
Fruiting in the UK
Ecuadorian Devil’s Breath can produce fruit in the UK when provided with sufficient warmth, light and time.
The peppers may take a long time to progress from green through orange to fully ripe red. Greenhouse or polytunnel cultivation is recommended.
What You Will Receive
You will receive one Ecuadorian Devil’s Breath 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. Fruit shape, heat and colouring will vary naturally.
Important Information
Published heat estimates for Ecuadorian Devil’s Breath vary considerably, so a precise Scoville rating cannot be guaranteed. Treat all fruit as extremely hot.
Wear disposable gloves when harvesting or preparing the peppers. Avoid touching your eyes, face or contact lenses and clean utensils thoroughly after use.