Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Habitat
Open areas
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
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)
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Eria, Orchid
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Eria
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Eria
In French
Piment serrano
Eria
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Eria
In Greek
Serrano pepper
eria
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
eria
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Eria
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Pinalia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Solanales
Asparagales
Family
Solanaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Serrano Pepper and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Serrano Pepper and Eria? We provide you with everything About Serrano Pepper and Eria. Serrano Pepper doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Serrano Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Serrano Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Eria 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Eria
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Eria is while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Eria is .
Serrano Pepper and Eria Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Eria are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Eria
Care of Serrano Pepper and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eria 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.