Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Chili Pepper
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Open areas
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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, 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
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
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
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Solanoideae
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.