Are these pods thick-walled ?
Peppadews are. They have a distinct bell pepper flavor, and semi/sub jalapeno-heat.
Whether the Peppadew grows upwards I do not know (not yet at any rate, next season is the first time I will be growing them).
I would expect ripe fruit to dangle because of their size and weight, but small pods might grow upwards.
Just a shot in the dark.