Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Chili Pepper
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Open areas
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Dark Green
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diphtheria, Gout, Malignant Scarlet Fever, Paralysis
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Serrano'( Longum Group)
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Hot Chili Pepper, Serrano Pepper
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Serrano Kali Mirch
Mizuna
In German
Serrano Pfeffer
Mizuna
In French
Piment serrano
Mizuna
In Spanish
Chile serrano
Mizuna
In Greek
Serrano pepper
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Serrano pimenta
Mizuna
In Polish
Serrano pieprz
Mizuna
In Latin
Serrano piperis
Mizuna
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Solanales
Capparales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Serrano Pepper and Mizuna
Season and care of Serrano Pepper and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Serrano Pepper and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serrano Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mizuna season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Serrano Pepper is Loam and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serrano Pepper is Neutral and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Serrano Pepper and Mizuna Physical Information
Serrano Pepper and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Serrano Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Serrano Pepper and Mizuna are as follows:
Serrano Pepper flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Serrano Pepper leaf color: Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Serrano Pepper and Mizuna
Care of Serrano Pepper and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serrano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Serrano Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.