Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
bilimbi
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
bilimbi
Piment serrano
In Spanish
bilimbi
Chile serrano
In Greek
bilimbi
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
bilimbi
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Order
Oxalidales
Solanales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Bilimbi and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Serrano Pepper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Bilimbi and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Bilimbi and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Serrano Pepper
Care of Bilimbi and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.