Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Chili Pepper
Habitat
Open areas
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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 leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Pepper
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Capsicum
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Capsicum
Piment serrano
In Spanish
Pimiento
Chile serrano
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
cápsico
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
papryka
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Capsicum
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Capsicum and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Capsicum and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Capsicum and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Capsicum and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Capsicum and Serrano Pepper
Care of Capsicum and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capsicum 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.