Devil's Tongue White
Also known as White Devil's Tongue · Devil’s Tongue Ivory
A rare creamy-white color form of the Devil’s Tongue pepper. The elongated, tongue-shaped pods carry habanero-level heat and a bright citrus flavor.
About 9 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~95 days to maturity
Fruit size
5–7.5 cm
Flavor & Use
Bright citrus and lemon-lime with subtle sweetness and a mild nutty finish.
Culinary
About
Pods are curved and pendant with a tapered tip, ripening from green through a purple blush to creamy ivory. Flavor is bright and citrusy with lemon-lime notes and a mild nutty finish. Plants are compact and productive, reaching 60–90 cm under full sun.
Backstory
The original Devil’s Tongue was found growing among habaneros on an Amish farm in Pennsylvania in the 1990s. The white form is a later color selection of that line, stabilized by growers for its creamy ivory pods.
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FAQ
- How hot is Devil's Tongue White?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 125,000–325,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat
- What does Devil's Tongue White taste like?
- Bright citrus and lemon-lime with subtle sweetness and a mild nutty finish.
- How do I grow Devil's Tongue White?
- Devil's Tongue White: about 95 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Devil's Tongue White?
- Fatalii, Orange Habanero, Scotch Bonnet