Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Types
Chili Pepper
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Open areas
Warmer regions
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
आड़ू
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Piment serrano
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Hardy Red
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Serrano Pepper and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.