Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Chili Pepper
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Piment serrano
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Chile serrano
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Serrano Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Serrano Pepper
Care of Butternut Squash and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Butternut Squash 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.