Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
-
Habitat
Open areas
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Homalomena
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Homalomena
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Homalomena
In French
Piment serrano
Homalomena
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Homalomena
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Homalomena
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
homalomena
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Homalomena
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Homalomena
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Genus
Capsicum
Homalomena
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Homalomena
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Homalomena Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Homalomena are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Serrano Pepper and Homalomena
Care of Serrano Pepper and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.