Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Chili Pepper
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Open areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Piment serrano
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Bird Cherry
Care of Serrano Pepper and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.