Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Pastures, Woodlands
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, 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
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
Blue
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Japanese Beetles
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
BORAGO officinalis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Borage, starflower
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
Borage
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Borretsch
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Bourrache
Piment serrano
In Spanish
borraja
Chile serrano
In Greek
Borage
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
Borragem
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Ogórecznik
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
borage
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Boraginaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Borage and Serrano Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Borage and Serrano Pepper? We provide you with everything About Borage and Serrano Pepper. Borage doesn't have thorns and Serrano Pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Borage does not have fragrant flowers. Borage has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea and Serrano Pepper has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Borage and Serrano Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Borage and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Borage and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Borage and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Borage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Borage is Loam and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Borage is Neutral and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Borage and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Borage and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Borage and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Borage flower color: Blue
Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Borage and Serrano Pepper
Care of Borage and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Borage 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.