Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 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, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial 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
Red blotch
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
Quisco
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Quisco
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Quisco
Piment serrano
In Spanish
Quisco
Chile serrano
In Greek
Quisco
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
Quisco
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Quisco
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Quisco
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Quisco and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Quisco and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Serrano Pepper season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Quisco and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Quisco and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Quisco and Serrano Pepper
Care of Quisco and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco 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 Quisco 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.