Alter Ego™ Pepper

Alter Ego is a compact hot pepper selected for patio containers and small gardens. Its upward-facing pods mature from cream and light purple to scarlet red, adding color as they develop. ## Form and Fruit Syngenta lists the plant at about 18 inches tall by 22 inches wide, with compact branching and tapered fruits 4–6 inches long. The company describes the peppers as hot but also sweet, with a reported Scoville range of 30,000–40,000 SHU. The product code is 70092266. ## Growing The compact habit suits a patio container or a small garden. Syngenta reports that the plant withstands intense heat and full sun without fruit damage, and that its branching supports higher yields. The upward-facing fruit typically matures 85–95 days after transplant, according to the breeder’s product information. ## Maintenance Keep the plant in a sunny position while fruit develops, and harvest ripe pods for cooking or salsa. Its fruit is hot but also sweet, and its branching supports higher yields. [Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/vegetalis/70092266) gives the exact product identity, fruit description, habit, dimensions, maturity, and cultivation notes.