Serrano Pepper

Citron

About Serrano Pepper and Citron

Serrano Pepper

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Fruit

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Chili Pepper

etrog

Number of Varieties

255

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Habitat

Open areas

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-9

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 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 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Yellow, Ivory

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Hives, Rash

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper

Citron

In Hindi

Serrano Kali Mirch

नीबू

In German

Serrano Pfeffer

Zitrone

In French

Piment serrano

Citron

In Spanish

Chile serrano

Cidra

In Greek

Serrano pepper

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Serrano pimenta

cidra

In Polish

Serrano pieprz

Cytryna

In Latin

Serrano piperis

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Sapindales

Family

Solanaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Capsicum

Citrus

Clade

Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Capsiceae

Citreae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

277

1 27800

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Properties of Serrano Pepper and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Citron

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

Serrano Pepper and Citron Physical Information

Serrano Pepper and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Citron are as follows:

Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Serrano Pepper and Citron

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