Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Chili Pepper
Habitat
Cold Regions
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-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, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
China Aster
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
China Aster
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Chine Aster
Piment serrano
In Spanish
aster de China
Chile serrano
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
China Aster
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of China Aster and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of China Aster and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
China Aster and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
China Aster and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of China Aster and Serrano Pepper
Care of China Aster and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.