Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Chili Pepper
Calypso, Caribe
Habitat
Open areas
River side, Waste 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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., 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
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
धनिया
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Koriander
In French
Piment serrano
Coriandre
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Cilantro
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Coentro
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Kolendra
In Latin
Serrano piperis
coriandri album
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Coriandrum
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Cilantro
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cilantro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Cilantro Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Cilantro are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Cilantro
Care of Serrano Pepper and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.