Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Chili Pepper
Ocimum americanum
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light 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
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
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Piment serrano
citron basilic
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Serrano pepper
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
manjericão limão
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Serrano piperis
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Solanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Lemon Basil
Care of Serrano Pepper and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.