Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
White, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
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
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
mandrake américain
Piment serrano
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Chile serrano
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Order
Ranunculales
Solanales
Family
Berberidaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mayapple and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Mayapple and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Mayapple and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Mayapple and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Mayapple and Serrano Pepper
Care of Mayapple and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done 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 Mayapple 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.