Here is the Komodo Dragon Pepper, Capsicum chinense, Scoville units: 1.4 Million SHU. The Komodo Dragon Pepper originates from the UK and created by Salvatore Genovese. This pepper produces 1 1/2 to 2 inch elongated fruits an tend to be soft when ripe. This pepper is said to be the hottest pepper in the world but it's not official! These plants get to 3 feet tall an can be very productive while they love hot temperatures. One plant can produce dozens or more peppers. Fruits take a long time to ripen, Open pollinated, 100 - 120 days.