Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Chili Pepper
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Open areas
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
malva neglecta
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
malva neglecta
In French
Piment serrano
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
malva neglecta
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Serrano piperis
neglecta malva
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Serrano Pepper and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Serrano Pepper and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Serrano Pepper and Common Mallow. Serrano Pepper doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Serrano Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Serrano Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Common Mallow
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Common Mallow Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Common Mallow are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Common Mallow
Care of Serrano Pepper and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.