Sweety Drop Pepper Pimenta Biquinho Little Beak Pepper Plant

Pimenta Biquinho or Little Beak Pepper plant, also known as Chupetinho, Pimenta de Bico or Chupetinha is native to Minas Gerais, Brazil. The Biquinho Pepper plant has captivating foliage of dark-green glossy leaves with red and yellow fiery “Hershey’s kisses” shaped Biquinho peppers. This plant produces a mass of chilli fruits also known as ‘sweety drops’ which hang from the plant like small lanterns. Coming from the Habaneros family, Little beak peppers have mild heat level, making them perfect picks for anyone who loves the taste of chilli peppers but does not prefer the ‘heat’ that comes with it. The fast-growing, sweet and fruity flavor of the Biquinho peppers makes it a delicious addition to salads, pizzas, antipasto and cheese platters, or can be enjoyed on its own or pickled in vinegar. 

Belonging to the tropics, the Chupetinho or Pimenta de Bico pepper plant cannot withstand hard winters hence planting them in pots would be convenient to move them indoors when the weather gets cold. It is a fast-growing plant that needs plenty of sun. Water once the top layer of the soil is dry. For optimum growth, humidity in the range of 50% to 70% should be maintained.

*Please note that when you purchase the larger sizes, you may have significant leaf loss or damage, but since it is a fast grower, it will return quickly to its size*

Available in the following packaging based on your preference:

• Nursery Pot - Standard plastic 4, 6 or 8-inch planter pot that can be placed inside a larger decorative pot or left as is until it outgrows it.

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Our plants are shipped from our indoor greenhouse in South Florida. Please note all our plants are one of a kind and if you want to message us we can send you a picture of the exact one you will receive. The product image here is intended to be the best representation of what you can expect to receive but yours may have slightly less or more growth depending on the crop we have when your order is placed. Any lifestyle pictures are meant to demonstrate how a fully grown or more mature plant looks for you to get a sense of it in your space.

Botanical Name

Pimenta Biquinho peppers

Common Names

Sweety Drops, Chupetinho, Pimenta de Bico, Little Beak Pepper

Plant Type

Ornamental plant

Mature Size

Grows up to 1-2 feet tall

Sun Exposure

Full sun

Soil Type

Well drained; moist soil

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral

Bloom Time

Late spring or early summer

Flower Color

White flowers

Hardiness Zones

Zone 10-12; try to maintain the soil temperature of 80-90°F

Native Area

Brazil

Toxicity/ Pet Friendly

Non-Toxic

Plants ship from our location in Florida and arrive nationwide within 5-8 business days. All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. For those users in Florida, George, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, shipping may be faster. Estimated shipping dates can be seen in checkout. Plant exclusions may apply.

We monitor the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.

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