Serrano Pepper

Capsicum

About Serrano Pepper and Capsicum

Serrano Pepper

Capsicum

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Chili Pepper

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

2530

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Habitat

Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm20.30 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Yellow, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Hives, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)

CAPSICUM annuum

Common Name

Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper

Pepper

In Hindi

Serrano Kali Mirch

शिमला मिर्च

In German

Serrano Pfeffer

Capsicum

In French

Piment serrano

Capsicum

In Spanish

Chile serrano

Pimiento

In Greek

Serrano pepper

Κοκκινοπίπερο

In Portuguese

Serrano pimenta

cápsico

In Polish

Serrano pieprz

papryka

In Latin

Serrano piperis

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Family

Solanaceae

Genus

Capsicum

Clade

Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

275

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Properties of Serrano Pepper and Capsicum

Wondering what are the properties of Serrano Pepper and Capsicum? We provide you with everything About Serrano Pepper and Capsicum. Serrano Pepper doesn't have thorns and Capsicum doesn't have thorns. Also Serrano Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Serrano Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Capsicum 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 Capsicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Capsicum

Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.

Serrano Pepper and Capsicum Physical Information

Serrano Pepper and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Capsicum are as follows:

Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green

Care of Serrano Pepper and Capsicum

Care of Serrano Pepper and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.