Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Chili Pepper
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Open areas
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Sikalemen
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Zyklamen
In French
Piment serrano
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Ciclamen
In Greek
Serrano pepper
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Cíclame
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Cyklamen
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Capsiceae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Cyclamen
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Serrano Pepper and Cyclamen Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Cyclamen are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Cyclamen
Care of Serrano Pepper and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.