Intensely Spicy Fruits
Produces highly pungent peppers traditionally used in spicy sauces and regional Bolivian dishes.
Ulupica Hot Pepper Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Ulupica Hot Pepper Seeds
Ulupica Hot Pepper, scientifically identified as Capsicum cardenasii, is a rare wild pepper native to Bolivia and admired for its exceptionally spicy, small, round fruits. The fruits develop from green to orange-red as they ripen, while the plant produces attractive purple to lilac flowers. Traditionally used in Bolivian cuisine, Ulupica is valued for its intense heat and distinctive flavor. It is an interesting choice for specialty vegetable gardens, pepper collections, and container growing.
Rare Bolivian Pepper
Extremely Hot Chili
Small Round Fruits
Wild Pepper Variety
Key Features
Small Round Peppers
Develops tiny, spherical fruits approximately 5–10 mm in diameter that ripen from green to orange-red.
Attractive Purple Flowers
Features delicate lilac to purple flowers that add ornamental interest to the pepper plant.
Rare Wild Pepper
A distinctive wild Capsicum species associated with the dry inter-Andean valleys of Bolivia.
Product Highlights
Rare wild Bolivian chili pepper
Extremely pungent small fruits
Round 5–10 mm peppers
Green to orange-red fruit color
Lilac to purple flowers
Perennial shrub growth habit
Traditional Bolivian culinary pepper
Suitable for specialty pepper collections
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Capsicum cardenasii |
| Common Name | Ulupica; Ulupica Pepper; Bolivian Wild Pepper |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Plant Type | Wild Hot Pepper; Perennial Subshrub |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated Pepper Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Woody, branching perennial shrub |
| Fruit Shape | Small and Round |
| Fruit Color | Green when immature; Orange-Red when ripe |
| Fruit Size | Approximately 5–10 mm in diameter |
| Flower Color | Lilac to Purple |
| Origin | Bolivia, South America |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally suited to frost-free warm climates; protect from frost |
| Planting Season | Spring or warm growing season |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors in warm, well-drained seed-starting mix |
| Germination Time | Approximately 3–8 weeks; may vary with seed freshness and conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 68–85°F (20–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering | Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 2–6 feet, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 18–24 inches |
| Harvest | Harvest fruits when fully developed and orange-red |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Ulupica pepper seeds. Soak them in lukewarm water for several hours before planting if desired. Use fresh seeds for better germination potential.
Select healthy Ulupica pepper seeds. Soak them in lukewarm water for several hours before planting if desired. Use fresh seeds for better germination potential.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Choose a light, well-draining seed-starting mix. Fill small pots or seed trays with the growing medium and ensure proper drainage.
Choose a light, well-draining seed-starting mix. Fill small pots or seed trays with the growing medium and ensure proper drainage.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with soil. Water gently to keep the growing medium evenly moist.
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly with soil. Water gently to keep the growing medium evenly moist.
Step 4: Maintain Warm Conditions
Keep the seed trays in a warm location with temperatures around 68–85°F. Provide suitable light and moisture while waiting for germination. Germination may take several weeks.
Keep the seed trays in a warm location with temperatures around 68–85°F. Provide suitable light and moisture while waiting for germination. Germination may take several weeks.
Step 5: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots or prepared garden beds. Gradually introduce them to outdoor sunlight.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves, transplant them carefully into individual pots or prepared garden beds. Gradually introduce them to outdoor sunlight.
Step 6: Maintain Healthy Pepper Plants
Grow established plants in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during active growth, avoid excessive moisture, and provide suitable support if branches become heavily loaded with fruits.
Grow established plants in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during active growth, avoid excessive moisture, and provide suitable support if branches become heavily loaded with fruits.
Step 7: Harvest the Peppers
Allow the small round peppers to develop their mature orange-red color before harvesting. Handle the extremely hot fruits carefully and use gloves when processing them.
Allow the small round peppers to develop their mature orange-red color before harvesting. Handle the extremely hot fruits carefully and use gloves when processing them.
Grow the Rare and Fiery Ulupica Hot Pepper
Ulupica Hot Pepper brings the distinctive character of Bolivia's wild peppers into specialty vegetable gardens. With tiny round fruits, attractive purple flowers, and intense heat, this unusual pepper is an interesting addition to collections of rare chili varieties. Provide warmth, sunlight, and well-drained soil to support healthy plant growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about Ulupica pepper heat, seed germination, and growing this rare Bolivian chili variety.
How hot is the Ulupica pepper compared to other chili peppers?
Ulupica is known for its intense pungency and is considerably hotter than common culinary peppers such as jalapeños. Its exact Scoville Heat Unit rating can vary depending on the population, growing conditions, and individual fruit. The small fruits are traditionally used in Bolivian hot sauces and spicy condiments.
How long do Ulupica pepper seeds take to germinate?
Ulupica pepper seeds can take approximately 3–8 weeks to germinate under suitable conditions, although some seeds may take longer. Sow them in a well-draining seed-starting mix and maintain temperatures around 68–85°F. Consistent warmth, suitable moisture, and fresh seeds help support successful germination.
Can Ulupica peppers be grown in containers?
Yes. Ulupica peppers can be grown in containers with adequate drainage and sufficient root space. Choose a sturdy pot with drainage holes and use a well-draining potting mix. Place the container in a sunny, warm location and water moderately. Protect the plant from frost and excessive cold to support its perennial growth.