Yellow Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Pepper Plants (Capsicum chinense) – 2 Live 4-Inch Starters, Shipped Without Pots

About This Plant

Yellow Jamaican Scotch Bonnet pepper plants, Capsicum chinense, are tropical fruiting peppers known for their bonnet-shaped fruit, vibrant yellow mature color, and intense heat. These young live plants have upright, branching growth and are grown in warm conditions for abundant fruit production. They are commonly grown as annuals in cooler climates and are container friendly.

What You Will Receive

2 live Yellow Jamaican Scotch Bonnet pepper plants. Each plant is individually grown in a 4-inch nursery pot and will be shipped without the nursery pot. You will receive healthy, rooted young pepper plants in similar size and condition to the photos provided.

Growing Information

Common Name: Yellow Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Pepper
Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense
Plant Type: Tropical fruiting pepper (commonly grown as an annual)
Growth Stage: Young live rooted plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun; about 6–8 hours daily preferred
Soil: Fertile, organically rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging
Mature Height: Approximately 24–36 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast in warm conditions
USDA Zones: ~9–11 as a tender perennial; elsewhere commonly grown as an annual
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tips

After arrival, plant in well-draining containers or garden soil and water thoroughly as needed. Allow plants to recover from shipping before fertilizing and gradually acclimate to direct sunlight. Maintain warm temperatures for vigorous growth and fruit development. Note: Plants may arrive without flowers or peppers, as fruit production depends on maturity and growing conditions. Handle with gloves when dealing with hot peppers.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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