Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central America
Types
Chili Pepper
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Open areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
-
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
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Gomphrena
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Gomphrena
In French
Piment serrano
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Gomphrena
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Gomphrena
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Gomphrena
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Gomphrena
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Gomphrena
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Gomphrena Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Gomphrena are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Gomphrena
Care of Serrano Pepper and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.