Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Chili Pepper
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Open areas
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light 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
Linear
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, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Epidendrum
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Epidendrum
In French
Piment serrano
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Epidendrum
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Epidendrum
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Epidendrum
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Epidendrum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Coilostylis
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Epidendrum
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Epidendrum Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Epidendrum are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Epidendrum
Care of Serrano Pepper and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.