Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Humid climates
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full 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
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Fruits
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Homalomena
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
Homalomena
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Homalomena
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Homalomena
Piment serrano
In Spanish
Homalomena
Chile serrano
In Greek
Homalomena
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
homalomena
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Homalomena
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Homalomena
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Araceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Homalomena
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Homalomena and Serrano Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Serrano Pepper? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Serrano Pepper. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Serrano Pepper doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Serrano Pepper has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Serrano Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Homalomena and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Homalomena and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Homalomena and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Homalomena and Serrano Pepper
Care of Homalomena and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena 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 Homalomena 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.