Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
Open areas
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
jumping cholla
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
jumping cholla
In French
Piment serrano
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Chile serrano
jumping cholla
In Greek
Serrano pepper
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
jumping cholla
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
jumping cholla
In Latin
Serrano piperis
jumping cholla
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Serrano Pepper and Jumping Cholla
Care of Serrano Pepper and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.