Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Chili Pepper
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Open areas
Mediterranean region
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
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Common myrtle
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Myrte
In French
Piment serrano
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Serrano pepper
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
murta comum
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Serrano piperis
myrto Common
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Serrano Pepper and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Serrano Pepper and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Serrano Pepper and Common Myrtle. Serrano Pepper doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Serrano Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Serrano Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Common Myrtle 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 Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Common Myrtle
Care of Serrano Pepper and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.