Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 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
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
Serrano Kali Mirch
In German
Red Cardinal
Serrano Pfeffer
In French
Cardinal rouge
Piment serrano
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Chile serrano
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
Serrano pepper
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
Serrano pimenta
In Polish
Red Cardinal
Serrano pieprz
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
Serrano piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Serrano Pepper
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Serrano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Serrano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Serrano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Serrano Pepper is Neutral.
Red Cardinal and Serrano Pepper Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Serrano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Serrano Pepper are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Serrano Pepper
Care of Red Cardinal and Serrano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal 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.