Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Open areas
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-13
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
23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
wax
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
wax plant
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Candelilla
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
candelilla
In French
Piment serrano
candelilla
In Spanish
Chile serrano
candelilla
In Greek
Serrano pepper
candelilla
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
candelilla
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
candelilla
In Latin
Serrano piperis
candelilla
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Euphorbiales
Family
Solanaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Serrano Pepper and Candelilla
Wondering what are the properties of Serrano Pepper and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Serrano Pepper and Candelilla. Serrano Pepper doesn't have thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Serrano Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Serrano Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Candelilla has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Serrano Pepper and Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Candelilla
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Candelilla Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Candelilla are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Candelilla
Care of Serrano Pepper and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.