Description
Chilli Name: CAP 215
Chilli Species: Praetermissum
Chilli Origin: Brazil
Chilli Heat: Hot
CAP 215 Chilli — Wild and Hardy from Brazil's Capsicum praetermissum Lineage
CAP 215 is a rare chilli from the wild species Capsicum praetermissum, originally collected in Brazil and maintained through the CAPS (Chile Pepper Institute) accession system. Like its relatives in this species, CAP 215 offers growers a glimpse into the untamed genetics of South American chillies — resilient, ornamental, and full of wild charm.
The plant is compact and naturally bushy, showing typical praetermissum traits: small, dark green leaves, and beautifully marked purple flowers with pale throats. It produces small, upright, round to oval pods that ripen from green through purple hues to a bright red. These pods are pea-sized but deliver a solid 30,000–60,000 SHU punch, making them ideal for adding quick bursts of heat to sauces or fermentations.
CAP 215 is also a strong perennial in milder climates, often surviving multiple years with regular fruiting. It's well-adapted to cooler and less fertile conditions, and tends to show strong disease and pest resistance — traits that make it valuable not just as an ornamental, but also as a breeding parent.
For collectors, breeders, or anyone interested in Capsicum biodiversity, CAP 215 is a beautiful and functional chilli that carries the spirit of the Brazilian wilds into your garden.
