Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
candlenut पेड़
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Candlenut Baum
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
arbre Candlenut
Piment serrano
In Spanish
árbol candlenut
Chile serrano
In Greek
candlenut δέντρο
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
candlenut árvore
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Tung Molukański drzewo
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Candlenut ligno
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Anthophyta
Order
Malpighiales
Solanales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Candlenut and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Candlenut and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Candlenut and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candlenut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candlenut is Loam, Sand and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Candlenut and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Candlenut and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Candlenut and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Candlenut flower color: White
Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Candlenut and Serrano Pepper
Care of Candlenut and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candlenut pruning is done and Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candlenut 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.