Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Chili Pepper
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Open areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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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Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Piment serrano
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Family
Solanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Serrano Pepper and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Serrano Pepper and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Serrano Pepper and Guzmania. Serrano Pepper doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Serrano Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Serrano Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Guzmania
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Serrano Pepper and Guzmania Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Guzmania are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Guzmania
Care of Serrano Pepper and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.