Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Types
Chili Pepper
Perennial
Habitat
Open areas
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
African Iris
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Piment serrano
African Iris
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Iris africano
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Iris africano
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Serrano piperis
African Iris
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and African Iris
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and African Iris Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and African Iris are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and African Iris
Care of Serrano Pepper and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.