Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Chili Pepper
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Open areas
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Lungwort
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Lungenkraut
In French
Piment serrano
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Lungwort
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
pulmonária
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
płucnik
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Lungwort
Phylum
Anthophyta
Ascomycota
Order
Solanales
Peltigerales
Family
Solanaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Pulmonaria
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Capsiceae
Boragineae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Lungwort
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Serrano Pepper and Lungwort Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Lungwort are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Serrano Pepper and Lungwort
Care of Serrano Pepper and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.