Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Chili Pepper
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Habitat
Open areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-12
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
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
Piment serrano
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
Chile serrano
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Cherry Pepper
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Capsiceae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Cherry Pepper
Care of Serrano Pepper and Cherry Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.