NuMex Twilight is a brilliant choice if you want a chilli plant that looks almost as good as it tastes. The small fruits change colour as they ripen, creating a colourful display of purple, yellow, orange and red. The upright pods stand out against the foliage and make the plant especially attractive in a pot. It can brighten a greenhouse, conservatory or sunny windowsill. The fruits are edible too, so this variety combines ornamental appeal with practical use. NuMex Twilight was developed through the New Mexico State University chilli breeding programme. It is a great option for growers who enjoy unusual plants and want a colourful alternative to standard green and red chillies.
Give it warmth, good light and well-drained compost. A pot makes it easy to move the plant into a sheltered spot when temperatures fall. Use the fruits fresh or dried in small amounts, adjusting to taste.
Quick facts
- Species: Capsicum annuum
- Origin: New Mexico, USA
- Flavour: Typical chilli flavour; can vary with maturity
- Fruit: Small, upright pods that change from purple through yellow and orange to red
- Growing habit: Compact, ornamental plant suited to pots
- Heat: Often listed around 30,000–50,000 SHU; estimates vary
- Heat rating: 🔥🔥
Explore more colourful chillies
For more unusual colours and shapes, try Royal Black, Jolokia Pink Ice, Cheiro Roxa and Lucifer’s Dream Yellow.
Ready to grow your own chillies?
Get started with our Root Riot propagation cubes, propagator trays and chilli growing kits. They’re useful for raising seedlings before potting them on.
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