Orange Scotch Bonnet peppers are a classic Caribbean variety known for their bright heat, sweet flavor, and compact growth habit. Closely related to habaneros, Scotch Bonnets offer similar heat levels with a slightly sweeter, more aromatic profile that makes them a staple in Caribbean cuisine.

Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Orange Scotch Bonnet pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish once transplanted.

What You’ll Receive

• Orange Scotch Bonnet pepper plant hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil)

• Plant height at shipping: Approx. 4” tall

• Actively growing with a strong, well-developed root system

• Care instructions included

• Bonus: 4-pack orders include a FREE sample compost tea fertilizer

Because our plants are grown hydroponically, they will require an adjustment period and it will take a few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process and When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive.

About the Orange Scotch Bonnet Pepper

The Orange Scotch Bonnet is a Capsicum chinense variety prized for its sweet heat and tropical flavor. Peppers typically grow around 2 inches long with smooth, waxy skin and ripen to a vibrant orange color. Plants remain relatively compact, making them well-suited for containers and small garden spaces.

This variety is especially popular in jerk seasoning, marinades, and Caribbean-style dishes, where its fruity sweetness shines alongside its heat.

• Heat Level: Hot (typically 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units)

• Flavor: Sweet, fruity, and aromatic with noticeable heat

• Pepper Appearance: Small, lantern-shaped orange pods

• Culinary Use: Jerk seasoning, sauces, marinades, and fresh use

Growing & Care Information

• Grower Experience Level: Expert

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy plant

• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 2–3 feet tall

• Pepper Pod Size: Typically around 2 inches long

• Days to Maturity: Approximately 90–110 days from transplant

• Ways to Grow: In-ground garden beds, raised garden beds, and containers with proper drainage

If you're looking to start from seed, we also offer Orange Scotch Bonnet pepper seeds and Seed Starting Supplies, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.