[JayG]

This chilli plant was given to me earlier this year by a grateful neighbour for finding their missing cat, which turned out to have been hiding behind my kitchen units for 9 days. 

Neither they nor I know what type it is (I've only ever grown cayenne) and I realise it's a bit of a long shot given the number of varieties available to grow these days.

The orange one is the first to ripen, so I've no idea whether it will go on to become red or stay as it is.

I can think of several varieties it can't possibly be - anyone have any idea what it might be? 

[Russell Atterbury]

Absolutely no idea on the chilli variety, but it's a great background view through the window.

[Plot 1 Problems]

Could be Bulgarian Carrot with the orange colouring and that shape.

[JayG]

Yup, could be P1P - let's hope it doesn't turn red and hugely increase the possibilities!

[8doubles]

Have a chew and tell us how many scovilles it is and we can work it out from there .

[JayG]

Have a chew and tell us how many scovilles it is and we can work it out from there .

That's exactly what I was trying to postpone! 

[wilj1]

They look similar to the Hungarian Hot Wax variety I grew this year

[JayG]

Decided that orange was the final colour of the ripe fruit, so, precautionary glass of water at the ready, I gingerly nibbled at the end of a fruit and discovered no heat whatsoever! 

They must be a sweet rather than a chilli pepper, and rather small at that, unless the next one turns out to skin the inside of my mouth!

[8doubles]

Could be hot wax then as they are relatively mild .

How much of a nibble did you give it as the very tip is not always as hot as further back.
A second 6mm nibble can often change your view and make you more cautious with amounts used.

[JayG]

Thanks for that info 8D - I'll do some further investigation, especially as I was going to chop a couple of them into a bolognese sauce for tea today! 

[chris mutter]

I got a few Chilli plants nice sized fruit, but are the same not Chilli flavoured at all, but rather sweet.