Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Chili Pepper
Orchid
Habitat
Open areas
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
12-15
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
-
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Dendrobium
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Dendrobium
In French
Piment serrano
Dendrobium
In Spanish
Chile serrano
dendrobium
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
dendrobium
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Dendrobium
In Latin
Serrano piperis
dendrobium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Dendrobium
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Dendrobium
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Dendrobium is while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Dendrobium Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Dendrobium are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Dendrobium
Care of Serrano Pepper and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.