Are you a chillie lover? This beautiful plant laden with bird's eye chillies is waiting for someone to bring home. It just got to go to someone who loves spicy food. Seriously, food never quite taste the same without some spice. This plant branches out like a bonsai. It's really beautiful and is covered with lots of red and some green chillies. Some chillies are already turning red but you can pick them green or red depending on your preference / taste. The height of the plant from ground level to the top of the plant is approximately 40 cm. From soil level to the highest tip of the leaves is 31 cm. Looking down from the top, the branches spread out to about 36 cm from left to right. This plant grows in a 21 cm diameter pot with a height of 14 cm. Whoever brings this plant home might not need to buy chillies anytime soon! Some interesting facts on chillies and why you should be eating them. The main component in chilies is a chemical called Capsaicin hence that intense heat sensation. Capsaicin helps in lowering blood sugar levels, improving heart health, boosting circulation, etc. It is said that eating chilies has a positive impact on diabetic people as they help in reducing the insulin levels. In short, these are some of the benefits: * Lowers blood sugar levels * Improves heart health, Boost circulation, Thins blood and helps protect against strokes * Lowers risk of stomach cancer * Helps clear congestion * Provides pain relief and reduces inflammation * Helps to burn off fats