T-Rex Yellow Pepper Plants

T-Rex Yellow peppers are an extreme super hot variety known for their gnarled appearance, heavy production, and intense heat. A hybrid of Trinidad Douglah and Bhutlah Yellow peppers, this variety combines striking looks with bold flavor and serious heat for experienced growers and collectors.

Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our T-Rex Yellow pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish once transplanted.

What You’ll Receive

• T-Rex Yellow 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 T-Rex Yellow Pepper

The T-Rex Yellow is a Capsicum chinense hybrid prized for its twisted, distorted pods and extreme heat. Peppers typically grow around 4 inches long, ripening from vibrant green to a bright yellow at full maturity. Plants are known to be heavy producers, making this variety especially rewarding for superhot enthusiasts.

Alongside its intimidating heat, T-Rex Yellow offers a distinct fruity flavor that shines through in sauces and powders, right before the heat takes over.

• Heat Level: Extremely hot (often reported above 1,500,000 Scoville Heat Units)

• Flavor: Fruity and bold with intense heat

• Pepper Appearance: Large, twisted yellow pods with heavily textured skin

• Culinary Use: Hot sauces, powders, dehydrated flakes, and ultra-spicy recipes

Growing & Care Information

• Grower Experience Level: Expert

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, highly productive plant

• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 3–4 feet tall

• Pepper Pod Size: Typically around 4 inches long

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

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

If you’d rather start from seed, we also offer T-Rex Yellow 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.

Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process

At Pepper Joe's, our live pepper plants are grown with care from the very beginning to ensure customers receive strong, healthy plants ready to thrive.

All of our pepper plants are greenhouse grown hydroponically in rockwool, allowing for consistent nutrition, controlled growing conditions, and strong root development. Many varieties are started as early as December, giving plants ample time to mature before shipping season begins in April.

Each plant is grown to approximately 4 inches before being prepared for shipment. Prior to shipping, every plant is individually inspected by a member of our greenhouse team to ensure it meets our quality standards.

Plants are shipped in a protective mini greenhouse made from recycled material, specially sourced to help safeguard live plants during transit. This packaging helps maintain plant structure and reduce stress while traveling to your door.

Want to learn more? Check out our FAQ page or, our blog on how we ship live pepper plants.

When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive

Your live pepper plants are shipped in custom packaging to protect them during transit. Some mild wilting after shipping is normal and usually resolves quickly.

Upon arrival:

• Gently unbox your plant and inspect it.
  
• The roots are surrounded by rockwool—a lightweight, soil-free growing material that helps retain moisture and protect the roots. Do not remove the rockwool.
  
• If leaves appear wilted, water your plant immediately and allow up to 24 hours for recovery.
  

Transplanting:

• Plant the rockwool end 2–3 inches deep into well-draining potting soil using a container at least 1 gallon in size.
  
• Water thoroughly after planting and allow excess moisture to drain.
  

Before moving outdoors:

• Soil temperatures should be 65°F or warmer
  
• Nighttime temperatures should remain above 55°F
  
• No risk of frost
  

Once conditions are right, harden off your new plants gradually by introducing them to outdoor conditions over several days before full sun exposure.

For detailed, step-by-step instructions, visit our Pepper Plant Care page.

If you have any concerns, please reach out through our contact form and our team will be happy to help.

When will my pre-order live plant ship?

• Pre-order live plants begin shipping in April. Orders are fulfilled based on the shipping week you selected at checkout.
• Not sure which week you chose? Log in to your account (or create one using the same email) to view your order details.

All non-Pre-order live plant orders ship the next business day.

Live plants ship only to the contiguous U.S.